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Archive for October, 2013

He Say, She Say: “She what had happened was…”

October25

Is it possible for two people to witness the same event and have a totally different perspective of what occurred? How is it that eye-witness-accounts can be so different? What is this called in literature?

Promoting the Rights of Girls to Live, to Learn, to Lead

October9

On this date, one year ago, Malala Yousafzai a young Pakistani schoolgirl was shot in the head by the Taliban. Surviving the would be fatal shot was in itself miraculous. However, what has transpired since then is just as spectacular. Malala has helped galvanize the world in support of the rights of girls around the […]

Seventh Day of Action as the “Day of the Girl Summit 2013” Approaches

October7

As the second annual “Day of the Girl” summit approaches, girls around the world are being asked to participate in the 11 days of action starting on October 1 and culminating on October 11. Today’s initiative asks you to complete the statement: “Because I am a girl…” Take a moment to reflect and then complete […]

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World Teachers’ Day 2013 – Thoughts on Just a Few of the Many Who Make a Difference

October5

Where would the world be without teachers?

October4

World Teachers’ Day, launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has been celebrated annually since 1996. While its purpose is to set forth some guidelines about the rights and responsibilities of teachers throughout the world, it is also a time to reflect on the important contributions teachers make to individuals and […]

What is your greatest strength and weakness? What would you say is Katniss and Peeta’s?

October3

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