UN Women Statement for International Day of the Girl Child 2017
On the International Day of the Girl Child, let us commit to investing in skills training and education for girls and livelihood activities for young women around the world who are facing crises.
This year, International Day of the Girl (11 October) will focus on the theme, "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict".
There are 1.1 billion girls in the world, and every one of them deserves equal opportunities for a better future. They are a source of energy, power and creativity. They can drive change and help build a better future for all. Yet, most girls face disadvantage and discrimination on a daily basis, and those living through crises are suffering even more.
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/girl-child
Afghan Women's Writing Project
http://awwproject.org/2012/09/little-flowers/
Afghan Girls - Little Flowers: Poem
Photo by Emilio Morenatti
We are little flowers,
don’t let us die,
we are fragile.
If you throw stones our
stems will break.
Don’t hit us, we are
precious in your life.
We are little flowers that can make your
garden beautiful.
We need shade,
love, care. Our dreams can make your life
sweet. We are strong, don’t force us to be
weak and die in the wind.
If you don’t make us cry, we will
make you smile.
Our colors and scents will
make our land beautiful.
We are Afghan girls, the
hope of our country!
Don’t sell us.
Don’t kill us.
Take care of your Afghan girls!
By Shogofa
Извор: WUNRN – 11.10.2017
