In Canada and around the world, ‘normal’is girls denied equality. This International Day of the Girl, Plan International Canada is calling on Canadians to join us to Defy Normal.
To mark International Day of the Girl, Plan International Canada has partnered with Nanos Research to release new national survey data that explores the lived experiences of girls 14- to 24-years-old in Canada today.
One year after the start of the #MeToo Movement, the data reveals just how ‘normal’ sexual harassment, gender discrimination and insecurity continue to be for girls across Canada.
Today, we celebrate Defiant Girls – those who dare to Defy Normal each day and fight for girls’ rights and gender equality.
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Plan International Canada has created a diverse group of statues to symbolize girls and young women in Canada who stand up and stand together for girls’ rights and gender equality.
Girls in Canada are sending a message to the world that they’re no longer going to accept the status quo.
Plan International Canada led the global movement to make International Day of the Girl a reality, garnering all-party support from the Canadian Parliament and the United Nations. Since 2012, we have celebrated it annually, igniting a global mass movement to amplify girls’ voices, advocate for their rights, and elevate their position in society.
In 2017, girls across Canada set out to show the world that they belong in their dream jobs by stepping into positions of leadership, influence and power, such as the role of the Prime Minister of Canada.
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To mark the 5th International Day of the Girl on October 11, girls across Canada and around the world made their voices heard and contributed to meaningful decisions that affect everyone.
See how the world came together to stand up for the rights of girls, and championed a brighter future for all.
Meet the nineteen youth ambassadors who are sharing the roles of Canadian corporate, charity and government leaders, and media personalities for a day and setting a new precedent this #DayoftheGirl.
Meet Giang, with the help of a Plan International facilitated training program she’s breaking gender stereotypes and is the owner of a successful café.
Joyce alongside other adolescent girls, supported by Plan International led a nationwide campaign to have free sanitary pads for schoolgirls in Kenya and they won.
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