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2020 Gender Report Pre-launch campaign

#Iamthe1stGirl #LearningNeverStops #Beijing25 #GenerationEquality

#LearningNeverStops

 

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Hear how the lives of girls and women have been transformed though access to education. Register to take part in the virtual launch of the 2020 Gender @GEMReport on 12 October. #LearningNeverStops #Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl Bit.ly/girlseduIDG

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Découvrez comment la vie des filles et des femmes a été transformée grâce à l'accès à l'éducation. Inscrivez-vous pour participer au lancement virtuel du Rapport 2020 sur le genre du @GEMReport le 12 octobre. #ContinuitePedagogique #Iamthe1stGirl Bit.ly/girlseduIDG

#Iamthe1stGirl: General message

 

 

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How has the world fared in providing girls with equal and quality education over the past twenty-five years?

#LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl #Beijing25

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#Iamthe1stGirl: Individual quotes

Education helped me learn that I don't have to become someone's wife or mother, I can be myself” - Wang

 #Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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"I wish for girls to be aware that all the discrimination against them is not their fault and they will have the power to change it." - Ferzan

#LearningNeverStops #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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"Education means I am able to choose my partner, raise my voice, educate my children and help other women in any difficult situation." - Elena

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Education means I can stand up for myself." - Catherine

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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I wish for all girls to feel empowered to dream beyond what they think possible, and receive an education that can make those dreams reality.” - Phoenix

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Because of education,I am able to see a bigger world and devote my energy to a better world.” - Rui

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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“Education changed my life from a child facing poverty and trying to survive early marriage to an advocate for education.” - Ahlam Ahmed

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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Education was to me a way to learn that the world could look different and that I could also help other women and girls for their world to look different.” - Tania

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Having access to an education changed my life a great deal. I was able to expand my beliefs, learn new knowledge, gained more experiences.” - Fatmah

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Having access to education has reshaped my perception of life, understanding my human rights as a woman." - Ndong

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Because of education I have been able to get a decent job, one that I'm fond of and which is highly rewarding”. - Leda

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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Having an education has equipped my head, heart and hands to be able to provide solutions to societal needs; especially in the area of Girls Education.” - Loveth

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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“Education made me what I was meant to be.” - Samina

#LearningNeverStops #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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Having access to education has given me the platform to establish my non-profit organisation in my community.” - Adelaid

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Education has tremendously changed my life for the better.” - Dorothy

#LearningNeverStops #Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl

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Having access to education has changed a lot of things about me. I have a job as a teacher and I am impacting the younger generation to do more.” - Folasade

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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I, the last born in a family of seven, was the first to graduate with a degree.” - Elizabeth

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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Education has helped me to make my own decisions.” - Nisha

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl  #LearningNeverStops

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I hope for equal education and participation for every gender.” - Vinciannah

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl #LearningNeverStops

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Having access to education has helped me realize my dreams and has changed my attitude towards life positively.” - Lilian

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl #LearningNeverStops

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Education has brought me out of the village. I have a regular job. My social status has improved.” - Gifty

#Beijing25 #GenerationEquality #Iamthe1stGirl #LearningNeverStops

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Without education I would have been socially and economically dependent on others for the rest of my life.” - Kaddy

#Beijing25 #LearningNeverStops #Iamthe1stGirl

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First To Graduate

English:

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Are you the first girl in your family to graduate? Show the world what happens when governments invest in girls' education by sharing your story with us! #Iamthe1stGirl http://bit.ly/Iamthe1stGirl

If you have a positive story that you want to share about how you or someone you know overcame challenges to become the first girl in your family to graduate the @GEMReport wants to hear from you:  #Iamthe1stGirl http://bit.ly/Iamthe1stGirl

Spanish:

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Si tienes alguna historia positiva que desees compartir sobre cómo tu o algún conocido superó los desafíos para convertirse en la primera niña de su familia en graduarse al @GEMReport le gustaría saber de ti: #SoylaPrimeraNiña http://bit.ly/Iamthe1stGirlES

French:

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Si vous avez une histoire positive à partager sur la façon dont vous ou quelqu'un que vous connaissez a surmonté les défis pour devenir la première fille de sa famille à obtenir son diplôme, le @GEMReport veut vous entendre :  #Jesuisla1refille http://bit.ly/Iamthe1stGirlFR