Wednesday, March 11, 2015

One: Poverty is Sexist - ONLINE PETITION, Report, and Information

     It's about time someone said it. Being born female in one of the world's poorest countries means your life will be harder, simply because of your gender. Unlocking the full potential of girls and women wouldn't just transform their own lives, or even their families' - it could help end extreme poverty for good.
     In developing countries, thousands of girls and women are breaking down these barriers and achieving extraordinary things. But your voice can help turn personal victories into global ones.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting a meeting of the world's most powerful leaders this June. She gets to decide what gets talked about and what gets acted on.

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36 influential women - Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Meryl Streep - call for change
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