Day of the Girl Finally Dawns
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global children's organization Plan International is delighted at the United Nations' decision to recognize October 11th as the 'International Day of the Girl Child.'
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In order to highlight the unique challenges and issues facing girls in many developing countries, Plan has led the call for this world day as part of its 'Because I am a Girl' initiative.
"By designating October 11th as Day of the Girl, we are all agreeing to put a special focus on the rights of girls throughout the world.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and CA Technologies Launch Tech Girls Rock
Workshops Aim to Make Tech Appealing to Tween and Teen Girls
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America and CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced a new partnership committed to empowering girls to explore a future in technology.
Ten Boys & Girls Clubs Receive Top Honors as "Maytag Dependable Clubs" of the Year
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Maytag brand has worked hand-in-hand with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to honor exemplary Clubs from across the country with the Maytag Dependable Club of the Year awards.