Scholars Work with UNCC Women and Gender Studies Students

January 10, 2011

The week before winter break began, our scholars had the opportunity to explore the issues of women and girls around the world.  Each child worked with 1-2 college students to examine women's issues in another country.  She presented her research to the group and created a representation of a girl from that country.  All girls joined hands and, together, we recited this UN Girlafesto pledge from the Girl Up program:

I am a girl

Bright, able, outspoken, soft-spoken, serious, sprited, adventurous, curious and strong

I am me. I follow. I lead. I learn. I teach.

I change my clothes, my hair, my music and my mind.

I have a voice that speaks, ideas to stand on, and a world to step up to.

I matter. And so does she.

She may look different and talk different,

but she is like me.

She is a Girl.

And together, we wil rise up.

Because while we are strong, together we are stronger.

And together, our voices will change our worl.

You see a girl.

WE SEE THE FUTURE.