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The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education. ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Malala Yousafzai speaking up for girls education. Every child has the right to go to school.
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The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education
‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ MalalaYousafzai speaking up for girls education Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Every child has the right to go to school. 31 Million girls are currently out of school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Education cannot be taken for granted. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
c Girls who remain in secondary school are less likely to marry young Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Only 36% of students enrolled in primary school in Somalia are girls. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
It is estimated that 75% of Syrian refugees living in Jordan are not attending school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Education takes many forms. One of those is to reflect on, and makes sense of, trauma and change. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Girls have the power to bring about change for a better world. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Education has the power to change lives. Nazia – rescued from child labour, now a blossoming student. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Returning to school is an important step in the post conflict healing process. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Education is essential for social, economic and political progress. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
People need to know and care about children’s rights and issues concerning children. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Raising the profile of children’s rights empowers girls to make positive lifestyle changes. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ
Education empowers girls to become successful young women. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ