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Day 5: High 5 and Girl Connected
Women & Girls Lead

Let’s High 5 extraordinary people who bring girls’ authentic voices into the spotlight. Get a sneak peak at Girl Connected: 5 girls, 5 countries, 5 amazing stories
#High5 #GirlConnected
Twitter Chat 12-2pm ET

 Join us today, as we #High5 the extraordinary people who bring girls’ authentic voices into the spotlight! And don’t miss the first peek at #GirlConnected! 

This year, as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, Women and Girls Lead Global is all about fives!

On Oct 5^th we will #High5 the amazing people, organizations and institutions working to bring girls voices into the spotlight, and we want you to celebrate with us! Tell us why you think girls’ voices are important, and who has helped you amplify your voice. Honor the gender equality champions you admire: #High5 the organizations, role models, and girl heroes that inspire you!

In honor of this momentous 5^th IDG, and the critical 5^th Sustainable Development Goal for Gender Equality, Women and Girls Lead Global is also excited to release the first peek at a beautiful new film about girls: #GirlConnected. Don’t miss the premiere of 5 mini docs about 5 amazing girls from 5 different countries. Truly #Bingeworthy! Like so many girl heroes around the world, these 5 girls are fighting for the rights of all girls to grow into healthy, educated, empowered women.

Girls’ voices are a crucial part of the world’s future, and they are stronger together! Bring your voice to the conversation. Join @womengirlslead for the chat 12-2pm ET! #High5 #GirlConnected #IDG2016 #11DaysofAction.