ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY
Gender equality is defined as when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality – women, men, trans and gender diverse people, children and families. Our world needs gender equality urgently as it prevents violence against women and girls and is essential for economic prosperity. Societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier. Gender equality is a human right because everyone benefits from gender equality.
132 million girls across the world are currently unable to attend school.
Too often, girls are denied an education, told who and when to marry, and blocked from leadership. Educated and respected girls are the exception, not the norm.
ABOUT SHE’S THE FIRST
With a vision to create a world where ever girl chooses her own future, She’s the First (STF) believes in using a rights-based approach to empower and educate girls globally. After more than a decade of building trust with communities, this organization excels in strengthening the ecosystem of girl organizations and advancing girl-led advocacy. STF strengthens this ecosystem by providing:
- Training in feminist mentorship, strong sexual and reproductive health and rights education, and girl-centered programs.
- Flexible funding for members of their STF Partner Coalition
- A Global Network for practitioners.
- Tools, Curricula, and Resources for organizations to strengthen their girl-centered programming.
STF’s community is made up of advocates and changemakers; ambitious students and dedicated teachers; inspiring artists and seasoned policymakers; resilient mothers and feminist fathers; community organizers and business leaders that come from many countries and backgrounds, but our differences are not nearly as important as what we share—a belief that every girl, no matter where she is born, deserves to be educated, respected, and heard.
WAYS TO TAKE ACTION
This month we’re partnering with She’s The First to advocate for gender equality and promote the Global #GirlsBillofRights which supports the rights all girls deserve to experience. Use your time and voice to text in to receive the Girls Bill of Rights toolkit to amplify this message!
What are the Global #GirlsBillofRights?
