An initiative started in 2018 to help girls realize their potential by sensitizing them on the effects of Early pregnancies and Early forced marriages.
Child brides often face pressure from their husbands & families, stopping them making their own decisions about their lives & bodies.
This is just one of the ways that #childmarriage is a form of violence against girls.
#16days#16daysofactivism#HearMeToo
Women fighting for human rights face violations due to their work and gender. We demand JUSTICE & PROTECTION!! Let's push and break the silence of GBV. It is time to protect Women's Human Rights Defenders #ILOendGBV#StopGBVatWork#16DaysofActivism
Congratulations Madam President Sahle-Work Zewde!!!
Ethiopia's first female president!
Indeed, Ethiopia making history by setting the standard for the future... https://t.co/HPjHMBi47Y
You can not realise their desire to be understood until you listen to them . Listening and speaking to these amazing primary school girls 12yrs and above always reminds me of how we must fight against Sexual and gender based violence.
When a pregnancy is unplanned, the mother is less likely to be emotionally or economically prepared for the child, who is less likely to receive the necessary care. The mother is also more likely to encounter mental health and/ or financial problems. #ContraceptionIsImportant
The average age of candidates sitting for #KCPE2018 is 14.5.... 15yrs. 20 girls gave birth during the first day of the exam. And more than 200 are said to be expectant.. Yes, pregnant. If this is not a national crisis... Something needs to be done.@AMB_A_Mohammed@MoE
Quality education shouldn’t be limited to a privileged few, but should be accessible to everyone 👨👩👧👦. Learn how @UNESCO is working around the world to ensure the #RightToEducation for all! 👉 https://t.co/v3h8W1bxsg #StandUp4HumanRights
"Whether you're a feminist or an economist – or just a person who wants to live in a better world – you should want to see all girls in school."
@Malala on her life at @UniofOxford & why every girl deserves the same chance: https://t.co/inOtLNd0gS
For deaf children, sign language is crucial.
Nevertheless, there are numerous challenges in providing these children access to it.
Find out how @DeafChildWW tackles the challenges: https://t.co/hw1ONnZcge
1 in 10 girls in Africa miss school during menstruation cycles.
That is 20% of all school days missed in a year!
GPE highlights the barriers to #girlsedu in an infographic: https://t.co/rzALNidAo3
1 child out of 11 doesn’t go to primary school, and 1 out of 5 is left out of secondary.
This is unacceptable!
Join @UNESCO and find out more on the state of the #RightToEducation where you live: https://t.co/v3h8W1bxsg #StandUp4HumanRights
“Teachers are central to learning.
What they do in the classroom shapes how much students are learning, and thus impacts in a direct way children’s future prospects in life.”
RT if you agree!
https://t.co/lFBix19lmq
“When they know there is a female teacher in the school, parents are easily convinced to send their girls to school,” says one teacher.
In some cultures, female teachers play an important role in #girlsedu.
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https://t.co/IX57QsFLZq
Intentional,consistent and comprehensive efforts by government, unions, employers association will root out violence & harassment in workplaces. #ChangeTheRules Adopt & Ratify the Convention supplemented by a Recommendation at #ILC2019#WDDW