International Day Of The Girl
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International Day of the Girl: Jessica Biel, Salma Hayek among stars taking part in 'Girl Effect' challenge
"Society told me I was SUPPOSED TO be nice, be pretty, be sweet, be feminine," wrote Biel as part of the social media campaign.
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People are praising Justin Trudeau for recognizing International Day of the Girl: 'So embarrassed to be an American right now'
"Today is about our daughters, granddaughters, sisters and nieces, wrote Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada. "It's about making sure they grow up in a world where their voices are heard and they have the support they need to chase down their dreams."
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Michelle Obama is getting heat for her friendship with 'wonderful man' George W. Bush: 'I love him to death'
Michelle Obama's story about "partner in crime" George W. Bush giving her an "old" cough drop has some of her supporters cringing.
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The U.S. Is Far From the Best Place in the World To Be a Girl
Oct. 11 is the official International Day of the Girl, as declared by the United Nations in 2011. The day was established to advocate for young girls, and “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.”