Want to get involved with the Day of the Girl? There’s no limit to the ways you can help support the movement, and there’s a way for everyone to help no matter where you are or what you’re interested in.
ANSWER THE CALL TO ACTION
Educate Yourself
- Read up on girls’ rights issues. The more you know, the more you can do.
- Sign our petition to show that you support a National Day of the Girl. The more signatures we get, the greater the odds that we’ll be able to convince President Obama to issue a proclamation in our favor.
- Like our Facebook page and start talking with us and other girls who want to build this movement.
- Comment on blog posts by girls like you, or write your own blog post and send it to us to post!
Inform Others
- Spread the word! No matter how you’re getting involved, you can bring others into the movement with you. Start with identifying five people you know who will want to know about this movement. Then ask each of them to identify 5 people they know. Before long, you’ll have an entire network of interested and dedicated activists.
- Get creative! Make videos, artwork, poems, stories, music, and other artistic productions to show others why you’re involved. Send us your creations and we’ll share them with other girls right here on our website.
- Reach out! Seek out endorsements from organizations near you. Think about local Girl Scouts, schools, community groups, and women’s organizations
Create Change
- ENGAGE: Make a formal request to your city or county council for a proclamation to declare their support for a Day of the Girl where you live. Talk to your local newspaper about running an article or opinion piece that you can write!
- ORGANIZE: Plan an event to highlight the Day of the Girl in your town. Tell us about your event so we can help you promote it!
- ACT: Write letters to your U.S. Senators and Representatives to tell them how you feel about proposed legislation that is important to you, such as the Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011 or the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act. Attend city or county council meetings, ask to speak about issues important to you and other girls, and seek support from elected leaders. Talk to your mayor, school principal, PTA leaders, coaches, and other group leaders about challenges and opportunities for girls. members of Congress and Senators about legislation that is important to you. Make them aware that YOU want changes in your world.
And remember to think critically about all gender stereotypes that you come across in your daily life. Talk to your peers about your experiences, and stay open to new ideas!
