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It’s a Girl’s World
What happens when a woman does a “man’s job”? Find out in our 4th film in the #SheDocs online film festival: Good Country People.
The film follows Blossom Edwards, who is forced to take over for her uncle’s taxicab position to support her family in Spanish Town, Jamaica – one of the oldest and poorest rural communities in the country.
Watch the trailer.
Share Blossom‘s journey.
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Daisy Bates: Forgotten Heroine of Civil Rights
Daisy Bates was a complex, unconventional, and largely forgotten heroine of the civil rights movement. She led the charge to desegregate the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.
The powerful film, Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock, tells the story of her life and public support of nine black students registered to attend Central High School in 1957.
Watch the trailer.
Learn about Daisy’s story.
Spread the word. Together, girls and women can change the world.
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Bhutto: Girl Power Film No. 2
The next feature film in the #SheDocs online film festival and the IDG Summit’s March Month of Action is Bhutto.
Bhutto tells the story of Benazir Bhutto, the first Muslim woman elected in history to lead an Islamic nation: Pakistan. She broke through the Islamic glass ceiling, stood up for women in her country, and challenged male-dominated politics. As a powerful voice for women’s rights and equality, Bhutto’s story inspires us all to create change in our communities.
Watch the Trailer. Enjoy the Film. Share her story TODAY!
*Note: #SheDocs films are available for free throughout the month of March on womenandgirlslead.org.
This entry was posted in 11 Months of Action, Change Your World, News, Video and tagged 11 Months of Action, Bhutto, Day of the Girl, girl power, IDG 2014, SheDocs on .Beauty in Truth: Alice Walker – Girl Power Film No. 1
Join us today for the #SheDocs film festival kick-off event, Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth. This powerful film gives audiences an inside look at the life and art of an artist, self-confessed rebel, and human rights activist.
As a powerful American artist, Alice Walker made history as the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize. The film looks at key moments in her life – the people who inspired her and her commitments to social and political activism.
Watch the film TODAY and then join the online conversation on March 3rd at 6:00PM EST with special guests and fans of the film.
Film Trailer: Beauty in Truth
*All #SheDocs films will be available for FREE online through March 31st. Celebrate Women’s History Month with powerful stories from women and girls around the world!
This entry was posted in 11 Months of Action, Change Your World, News, Video and tagged 11 Months of Action, Day of the Girl, IDG 2014, IDG2014, SheDocs on .March is the month of Girl Power
March is Women’s History Month and the IDG Summit is proud to partner with ITVS for the #SheDocs online film festival, sponsored by Eileen Fisher, Inc.
Throughout the month of March, #SheDocs will feature 12 documentary films that highlight extraordinary women and girls, and their accomplishments. This month-long festival presents a collection of films by independent film makers that focus on women and girls transforming their lives, their communities and the world!
And the best part, is that you can watch these films for FREE! There is no other online film festival that brings documentary films about women and girls to U.S. online audiences in this way.
Watch the trailer!
Take action this month:
1. Watch the films online at womenandgirlslead.org! Each week, we will spotlight 3 of the feature films.
2. Host a screening with your friends and spread the word.
3. Get inspired and join the movement! Share these inspiring stories of girl power through social media using #SheDocs #11MonthsofAction #IDG2014.
Let’s celebrate the power of girls and women this March! Together, we can change the world.
Watch Las Marthas for Free
1. RSVP Today to Attend the FREE Screening of Las Marthas. Simply click here to find a screening near you. If you are in the Pittsburgh area on February 26, you can attend the screening at The Ellis School. Just click here to RSVP!
2. Follow @GirlsSWPA and @IDG2014 on Twitter and Retweet and keep the discussion going about how to take action to support Girls’ Rights. Use these hashtags: #IDG2014 #FebruaryAction #11MonthsofAction
3. Join Us. Sign up and get updates from the Girls Coalition and send an email to info@dayofthegirlsummit.org to become a Day of the Girl Summit Partner. We need you.
Every time you take action through February 28, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a pair of UGG Shoes. So join us!
Thank you for taking action this February! Let’s show the world how to support Girls Rights! And remember, every action you take enters you into a drawing for a pair of UGG Shoes.
About the The Girls Coalition
The Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania brings together 50+ girl-serving regional and national organizations from the region. Together they do an amazing amount of impactful work that is already changing the world.
Join the Girls Coalition and work alongside these fantastic organizations:
- ALCOSAN
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-PA)
- Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
- Angels’ Place, Inc.
- Auberle
- The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime (CVVC)
- Chatham University
- Comcast
- Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County
- Earthen Vessels Outreach
- The Ellis School
- Elsie H. Hillman Foundation
- WQED
- Every Child, Inc.
- The First Tee Pittsburgh
- Fifth Third Bank
- FISA Foundation
- Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
- Girls Hope of Pittsburgh
- Girls, Math & Science Partnership
- Girls on the Run of Magee-Womens Hospital
- The Grable Foundation
- Gwen’s Girls
- The Heinz Endowments
- Hurley Associates/Girls Going Places
- Interplay – Sheila K. Collins
- iTwixie.com
- Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh
- Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
- Mars Home for Youth
- Martha Riecks
- Maximizing Adolescent Potentials (MAPS)
- McAuley Ministries
- McMahon & Cardillo
- The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
- Outreach Teen and Family Services
- Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, Career & Technical Education Division
- Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education
- Pittsburgh Youth Golf Foundation
- POWER
- PROGRESS
- Strong Women Strong Girls
- Three Rivers Community Foundation
- Tobacco Free Allegheny
- Union Project
- United Way of Allegheny County
- United Way of Westmoreland County
- University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
- UPMC Center for Inclusion
- Winchester Thurston School
- Womansplace
- Women and Girls Foundation
- Women for a Healthy Environment
- Womens Law Project
- WQED
- YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
- YWCA of Westmoreland County
Yes, together, we are changing the world. Thank you for Taking Action with us this February!
This entry was posted in 11 Months of Action and tagged 11 Months of Action, girls rights, IDG2014, Las Marthas on .Take Action All February Long
Join the Girls Coalition and take action this February! Just choose one of the 3 actions below and show the world how you support Girls’ Rights.
Every time you take action through February 28, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a pair of UGG Shoes. So join us! Take Action this February and show the world how you support Girls Rights!
Just choose one of these 3 actions right now:
1. Pledge to support Girls’ Rights. Simply click on Reply and tell us how you pledge to support Girls’ Rights, whether it’s through blogging, creating events, volunteering or offering your support via social media.
2. Follow @GirlsSWPA and @IDG2014 on Twitter and Retweet to show your support for Girls’ Rights 3 times a day, using these hashtags: #IDG2014 #FebruaryAction #11MonthsofAction
3. Join Us. Click here to sign up and get updates from the Girls Coalition. Send an email to info@dayofthegirlsummit.org to become a Day of the Girl Summit Partner. When you do, you’ll of get updates on ways to Take Action via Social Media, Announcements about Upcoming Events and More Ways you can get involved in advancing Girls’ Rights around the world. We need you.
Remember, every action you take enters you into a drawing for a pair of UGG Shoes.
About the The Girls Coalition
The Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania brings together 50+ girl-serving regional and national organizations from the region. Together they do an amazing amount of impactful work that is already changing the world.
Join the Girls Coalition and work alongside these fantastic organizations:
- ALCOSAN
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-PA)
- Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
- Angels’ Place, Inc.
- Auberle
- The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime (CVVC)
- Chatham University
- Comcast
- Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County
- Earthen Vessels Outreach
- The Ellis School
- Elsie H. Hillman Foundation
- WQED
- Every Child, Inc.
- The First Tee Pittsburgh
- Fifth Third Bank
- FISA Foundation
- Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
- Girls Hope of Pittsburgh
- Girls, Math & Science Partnership
- Girls on the Run of Magee-Womens Hospital
- The Grable Foundation
- Gwen’s Girls
- The Heinz Endowments
- Hurley Associates/Girls Going Places
- Interplay – Sheila K. Collins
- iTwixie.com
- Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh
- Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
- Mars Home for Youth
- Martha Riecks
- Maximizing Adolescent Potentials (MAPS)
- McAuley Ministries
- McMahon & Cardillo
- The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
- Outreach Teen and Family Services
- Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, Career & Technical Education Division
- Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education
- Pittsburgh Youth Golf Foundation
- POWER
- PROGRESS
- Strong Women Strong Girls
- Three Rivers Community Foundation
- Tobacco Free Allegheny
- Union Project
- United Way of Allegheny County
- United Way of Westmoreland County
- University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
- UPMC Center for Inclusion
- Winchester Thurston School
- Womansplace
- Women and Girls Foundation
- Women for a Healthy Environment
- Womens Law Project
- WQED
- YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
- YWCA of Westmoreland County
Yes, together, we are changing the world. Thank you for Taking Action with us this February!
This entry was posted in 11 Months of Action on .End Human Trafficking this January
This January, the IDG Summit joins the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking to raise awareness about trafficking at the Super Bowl. Join us and take action TODAY!
What is human trafficking? And how does it impact girls?
Human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery. It is a rapidly growing criminal industry that ‘employs’ thousands of girls and boys around the globe in dangerous and damaging work. During large sporting events, like the Super Bowl, there is often an increase in the numbers of girls trafficked for prostitution.
It is time to STOP the trafficking of girls. Let’s start with the Super Bowl.
Here’s how:
1. Join the #HTChallenge: a social media campaign that will take place leading up to and on the day of the Super Bowl to spread the message of abolishing modern day slavery. Share #HTChallenge images and information about why you want to end human trafficking TODAY.
2. Post, Post, Post! Starting NOW until the Super Bowl, post the images and tweets from the NJ Coalition. The goal is to increase the number of posts as the Super Bowl gets closer and closer.
Here are some sample tweets and posts to share:
- The FBI estimates 100,000 children are at risk in #NJ because of the #SuperBowl. Do your part: Take the #HTChallenge! #IDG2014
- Trafficking is about exploitation! #EndTrafficking and join the #HTChallenge to end #violencevsgirls! #IDG2014
- “How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank #HTChallenge #IDG2014
- “It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity.” – President Barack Obama #HTChallenge #EndTrafficking #IDG2014
- Girls have the right to safety and security. #EndTrafficking TODAY #HTChallenge #IDG2014
Remember to use the hashtags #HTChallenge or #HalftimeChallenge with all of your posts.
3. Talk! On Super Bowl Sunday, February 2nd, talk to your friends and family about ending human trafficking. Encourage them to spread the word, take the #HTChallenge, and join the movement to STOP trafficking.
Together, we can change the world! #IDG2014
Get the Official Day of the Girl T-Shirt!
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Order your official Day of the Girl Summit t-shirt by February 15th and receive it by March 1st – just in time for Women’s History Month!
Click here to order.
… because everyday is the Day of the Girl!
Happy Holidays & New Year from IDG Summit
Thank you to everyone for making IDG2013 and the 11 Days of Action a huge success!
Because of you, girls’ voices were heard around the world. They spoke out against violence, discrimination, and inequality, and celebrated their collective power on October 11th. They showed us how to create change in our communities.
And because of each and every girl around the world, we are forever inspired! We can’t wait to see what girls will accomplish in 2014.
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