Nothing Can Equal To The Pain That Comes With Depriving A Girl's Right; Every Girl Must Be Educated. With Her The World Will Be A Better Place: Give Every Girl A Voice Today.
Still in the spirit of the International Girl day celebration...
The 11th day of October marks the International day for girls and so I have decided to share this post for the girls out there, for those that have lost their life while fighting to be a girl. For those who are still struggling as girls. For those that has conquered the barriers and scorn attached to being a girl . Join me as we unravel through the International girl day and know what it has been like for them in the economic and social progress as women.
"I’m never going to give up on you, so don’t you ever give up on yourselves."
—@MichelleObama
This year's day of the girl focuses on the theme :
"EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict".
From the above theme I have been inspired to share little information about the girl, her right and the height of development our world will experience if she is allowed to a quality education and the right to exist. First I'd like to say that the girl child is a special gift that can not be done without, she is everything and can do anything. Although in the past a girl child has been made to believe that she is inferior and can only be made to "rear" children and be at the husband's bed when ever he wants it but today it is with great joy that I write knowing that there are many that have risen to prove this notion wrong.
“I grew up surrounded by the idea that as girls, we must be perfectly beautiful and get married.”
— Malvika Iyer
Who is today's Girl
She is everything. She’s the up-and-coming CEO of a Fortune company and the brains behind the next breakthrough in medical science. She is the president of her class and the future president of her nation. She is tomorrow's leader. She is a philosopher, an inventor, an entrepreneur, a future gold medal Olympic athlete. she is a pacesetter. A developer of her community. She can do everything. Today, the future and all times a girl can do anything!
Some Girls are cheated because they are "Girls"
Every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, an adolescent girl dies as a result of violence. In humanitarian emergencies, gender-based violence often increases, subjecting girls to sexual and physical violence, child marriage, exploitation and trafficking. Adolescent girls in conflict zones are 90 per cent more likely to be out of school when compared to girls in conflict-free countries, compromising their future prospects for work and financial independence as adults.
“When you stop violence against girls, they can change this world for better.”
—Elizabeth Chatuwa
Girls have been taken by force, they have been cheated for a long time and cut off from their fundamental human rights simply because they are seen as just girls. So with more girls likely to be involved in domestic work, their transition into the informal economy as adults further hinders their economic and social progress as women.
Educate Her. You educate the whole world
Over 130 million girls around the world didn't go to school today. Millions more braved long distances and dangerous conditions to get to classrooms whose teacher never arrived, or where there were no textbooks or other materials to help them learn. This is not only an injustice, but a crisis with far-reaching and long-lasting consequences.
-Gayle E. Smith
So many times girls has been neglected in the area of education because of culture, tradition and beliefs. Hence, has lead to young girls being married out and against their will. Out of helplessness some have died, others vulnerable and prone to the uncertainties of life because they do not have anything to fall back to. No skill, knowledge or financial reliability.
But money isn't enough. We also need to break down barriers that keep girls out of school, invest in better teachers, connect classrooms, and monitor learning outcomes for success. We must be fair in fighting for quality education for all, but we must also be fierce in our determination to get girls into schools where they belong. When girls are educated, nations are healthier, wealthier and more stable.
-Gayle E. Smith
Investing in girls education is one of the most effective means to drive progress on gender equality, poverty eradication and economic growth. Therefore, educating young women and girls not only has economic benefits, but stands to improve the health of women and children globally.
We all have to understand that an educated girl is a powerful girl, well-equipped and empowered to chase her dreams and improve the world for herself and for us all. Hence, Every girl in every country deserves a quality education, and it's in all of our interests to see that they get it. Their futures -- and ours -- depend on it.
In the vain let us use this day to remember the chibok girls that was abducted in 2014 by militant Islamist group Boko Haram. Even though till today we have not heard of any tangible news concerning their where about and what is left of them, we still hope that girls will be more respected and allowed the right to education in every part of the world. It is their fundamental right and should not be taken from them. Although forgotten but we still plead that they should be brought back in one piece of the numbers still alive.
Conclusion
In one voice in all part of the world, we implore that every girl should be given the opportunity to a good life, through quality education and eradication of poverty at all levels. A girl deserve better and that is what she should get. Let us start appreciating and acknowledging her existence because the forwardness of our nation still require the full and active presence of the woman.
Let your voices be heard for the girl child, she have long been deprived and cheated. Nothing is enough to replace the pains, hurt and neglect suffered by her, but all that can be changed now and it begins with you and I with immediate effect. All of the hurt and sufferings can be turned into joy for the future girl. Let's make the world a better place by giving the girls what is rightly theirs and the empowerment need to achieve goals as women for the promotion of humanity and the well being of mankind.
The change begins with us. Give that girl a voice. I am proud to be a Girl.
sources:
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/girl-child
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/11/opinions/day-of-the-girl-one-campaign-opinion-smith/index.html
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/6/from-where-i-stand--malvika-iyer
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2016/10/from-where-i-stand-elizabeth-chatuwa
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I look at how a community, a religion and a culture treat their women. I DO judge them. Any who treat women poorly are contemptible.
You are so right, women should be treated with love and respect. Every girl has equal right and so should be duly given at all times. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Wonder if there will ever be a day made just for men, but I guess every day is for men. I support the idea of women becoming more than what most people think they should be. I actually did a little research project where I asked a whole bunch of women their thoughts and idea about the workplace and education.
A comment from my cousin, she studies nuclear engineering, she hates it that she has to study and work really hard to get good marks where men just get them. After hearing this from her I took a look at some stats and found that there are not many women capable of achieving in certain areas compared to men.
Looking at what I found, men and women are different and there is no argument that can change that.
Waw... Am so glad you visited @dragonslayer109. You have not told a lie, this is a true fact and the fact women have to work so hard to be recognized is not hidden. Like you said the privilege men have is already a way of celebrating them.
This is why women are encouraged to get into science tech vocations as it stands that most women shy away from this field of study because they are mostly comprised of men, so they feel discouraged and feel their existence will not be noticed.
In a science class of 10 there are just 3 to 4 girls, this alone is a big one to tackle which is why we stand today to tell women that they can be anything they want to be. The gender does not matter, all that matters is that she can be there and do it.
Thank you so much for we have really learnt so much from your analysis and findings. Hope to see you more often here sir. Well appreciated!
@dragonslayer, your sister is right. Is though for ladies building career in the men's world. I can relate with that and i know how hard we have to fight to stay relevant. But is a choice thing right? Thumb up to your sister.
Men got their day, just that they dont have time to lay emphasis on it.
Waooo here you come again with your inspirated education words @gloglo ... Here the women who think they can't make it or can't continue with education must find it a neccessary obligation on them to keep strong. This is the time we have to say no to an uneducated mindset in our generation. Remember women are the head teacher of our children. What ever they inject on them determines how the world will look like. Nice thought dear
Thank you very much @chridsteemsport, It was very nice having you here and your comment was true to the point. Thank you for the kind words.
Nice one @gloglo
The idea of girls as weaker sex should be redefine
What we men can do, several ladies have done better in time past;
The likes of Late Prof. Dora, Okonju Nwala... who have held public offices here in Nigeria and delivered, shows that ladies have a lot to offer
I support the call for a better society for female...
My humble self @samiwhyte
Thank you so much @samiwhyte for siting that clear instance. I know that being a women is does not mean lame, cripple or naive. Rather it is the other way round. I believe that if women where given some opportunities in the past a lot would have changed in the world we live in today.
Yea that's true
Did you just make a whole lot of sense in this post? I would have said you are telepathic because I have actually been pondering on this girl-child issue as a result of an incidence that happened in my vicinity. See you have nailed this topic. The society has refused to understand that its destiny lies in the nurture of the girl-child. I sincerely think it is high a time society took a definite stand in the plight of the girl-child. This was something I did some weeks back https://steemit.com/poetry/@edith4angelseu/i-cry-in-my-heart-mama
Thank you very much. We have to look out for every girl, its our responsibility always. Thank you for the commendation. I checked through your post and they were subtle and beautiful. You are a good poet.
Yes I agree with you and thank you so much for the compliment.
Well said. When you educate or empower a girl, you're indirectly educating and empowering the world around her. This is solely because she's the engine that moves the society. What you give her is what she reproduces and her reproduction keeps the world going. If she's educated and rightly empowered she educates everyone around her. girl education and empowerment should be prioritized to give her right standing in the society.
Thank you very much for this wonderful and beautiful comment. Quoting from she gives back she is being given, a girl is only meant to be given love and not pains because with love in her heart, the environment around her receives and radiate that love but when otherwise, then we are gradually building a world that is unfavorable for us all.
Let us appreciate women because all human beings are born of women
Thank you very much for that simple but straight to the point of what women are. Thank you very much.
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You said and wrote on a great topic here. The girl of today actually is the creator of the tomorrows' leaders. This is the reson we have to guide them, protect them, make them a safe haven. We cannot fold our arms and allow the girls to be at peril. They are a pivotal part of our future. Thank you for sharing this with us @gloglo.
Am so grateful to you for how you have defined a girl, Am happy that men are ready to see women in a brighter and more positive light. Thank you @turpsy.
Good post