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Tag Archives: International Day of the Girl
The power of mentoring girls IRL (in real life)
By Jill Zelmanovits, CEO and Chief Listening Officer, Girl Guides of Canada Remember that priceless piece of career advice a friend or mentor gave you? Chances are, they leaned in with that bit of wisdom in person and not in … Continue reading
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Tagged catalysts, empowering, International Day of the Girl, mentoring
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How gender inequality impacts girls – as early as age 10
Every girl should have an equal start. The chance at a fair race in whatever path she chooses. The opportunity to thrive. This is what we’re all about at Girl Guides – but it’s also what today, International Day of … Continue reading
Posted in Girls' Guides
Tagged gender equality, girls' voices, International Day of the Girl
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Wonder how much pressure teenage girls face? Just ask them
Too girly. Not girly enough. Too smart, too dumb. Too skinny, too curvy. Too anything. For girls, the mixed messages they get about how they should act, look, and think are confusing and demoralizing. The sad reality is that girls … Continue reading
Full STEM ahead
The overwhelming theme for our unit’s activities this fall has been science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada programming like Girls Count, and instant meetings like International Day of the Girl 2016, it’s been … Continue reading
An investment in girls is an investment in our future
This summer I took my nine-year-old daughter, Helen, to Kenya for the African Regional Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). While in the capital of Nairobi, Helen met Brownies and Guides and young leaders … Continue reading
STEM and the gender gap: Let’s balance the equation
STEM – science, technology engineering and math. When we think of these things, we still typically picture men doing these jobs. While many women do in fact have careers in these fields, it still for some reason seems like a … Continue reading
Posted in Girls' Guides
Tagged chemistry, engineering, International Day of the Girl, math, rangers, science, STEM, technology
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Dear Lego….
When we heard how the 70th Toronto Guides celebrated International Day of the Girl (October 11), we had to share their story with you: We shared with the girls the story of a female scientist who asked Lego to create … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome Activities
Tagged fairy tales, gender equality, Guides, International Day of the Girl, Lego, toys
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Moving Oceans: Working together to stop violence against girls
When Morgan Boyer, a Ranger in St. John’s, was invited to the Girls Speak Out at the United Nations for International Day of the Girl, she spoke out on the realities girls face in Canada. Morgan was invited after writing … Continue reading
Posted in Global Guiding
Tagged 16 Days, International Day of the Girl, Ranger, United Nations, violence against girls
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