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What would you post on the Because I am a Girl Facebook page?

Submitted by LindseyH on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:42
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You can choose the links that get posted on the Because I am a Girl Facebook page with over 58,000 fans! You can choose links to a news story or video, or post a conversation-sparking question.

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Youth Journalists in Toronto: Contact Festival Assignment

Submitted by LindseyH on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 16:06
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Want to get in CONTACT with Plan staff, an amazing photographer and a cool event in support of girls around the world?

CONTACT is an annual festival of photography in Toronto, during the month of May, with over 1000 local, national and international artists exhibiting at almost 200 venues. Founded as a not-for-profit organization 16 years ago, and now a charitable organization, the festival is devoted to celebrating, and fostering the art and profession of photography. It stimulates excitement and discussion among a diverse audience that has grown to over 1.8 million. CONTACT is the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural event in Canada. Read more »

Vlogging?

Submitted by ClassicRocker on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 15:28
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Sometimes I seem to have so much to say yet so little time. Ever feel that way? Like it'll take too long for you to articulate your message.. What ever it is you have to say.. It's as if you somehow mold your mind into believing that you are incapable of getting your voice heard.. Maybe it's just me, maybe it's not.. I really don't know because I never seem to get this particular thought out of my mind either.. I guess that's why I'm always writing or drawing or doing something "artistic".. it's really my means of getting my oppinion out there! Well I recently started trying something new.. It's called "vlogging".. ahhh! The sensual vocabulary of the 21st century, where we are allowed to create our own words and give it a permanent definition as long as it goes viral.. VIRAL.. ahh! Yet another word I have been coming to terms with. It seems as if everyone is trying to get their opinions out there, doesn't it? It's not a bad thing, not at all, it just makes it difficult for everyone to be heard at the same right. What am I saying.. difficult? I really meant impossible. See, your voice only gets heard when things go viral..
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Canada

Submitted by LindseyH on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 17:49
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It is with great excitement that Plan Canada and the Canadian Women

United Nations declares an International Day of the Girl

Submitted by LindseyH on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 17:49
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Invest in me

Submitted by Corey on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 13:04
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Promotional film to mark the launch of the third Because I am a Girl report which focuses on the issues that girls and young women face growing up in the 21st century economic climate. Because I am a Girl: Girls in the Global Economy argues that the current financial slowdown is severely affecting girls and young women, who under the best of circumstances are the least likely to survive, be fed, go to school, or stay healthy.

Breaking the silence

Submitted by Corey on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 13:03
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Plan throws a spotlight on Tante Mado and her struggle against female genital cutting in Guinea. Appalled by the deaths and suffering of women she witnessed in her 38 years as a midwife, Tante Mado began campaigning against the traditional practice. Her campaign has been unexpectedly successful as this video reveals.

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