Every year, to mark International Day of the Girl (IDG), we celebrate the bold aspirations, dreams, and potential of girls around the world. This year is no different. With the theme "Girls' Vision for the Future," the focus is on empowering young girls to imagine, articulate, and pursue the futures they envision—free from the limitations imposed by gender, culture, or society. Girls today are increasingly taking charge, raising their voices, and breaking barriers in areas like education, technology, health, and leadership. They are redefining what it means to be powerful by leading movements that challenge stereotypes and push for more equitable opportunities. IDG 2024 encourages all of us to listen to and support these visions. Whether through advocacy for equal education, access to digital tools, or the dismantling of harmful social norms, this day serves as a reminder that the future girls dream of will shape a better world for everyone. When we create an environment

  Roseline in conjunction with The Chosen Inspiraa Foundation  @thechoseninspiraa  and AfricHer Rising  @africherrising  presents TikTok Competition to mark International Day of the Girl Child 2024. Theme : Girls' Vision for the Future. Join the challenge to Envision a Better Future for Girls! How to join: • Record or make a video with a duration between 1 to 3 minutes. • Kindly create a video showcasing your vision for girls in the future in one sphere of life or different spheres of life. (No talking in the video, but text with background music or audio can be used to convey the message) • Submit your videos on TikTok, Instagram, or via email. Submission Channels: Participants can choose to submit their videos through any of the mediums that is convenient for them. • Through TikTok with the hashtag  #IDG2024  and kindly tag  @AdewuyiRoseline  or • Through Instagram with the hashtag  #IDG2024  and kindly tag  @AdewuyiRoseline   #thechoseninspiraa  and  @africherrsing • Email: Sen

  Roseline in conjunction with The Chosen Inspiraa Foundation   @thechoseninspiraa   and AfricHer Rising   @africherrising   presents International Day of the Girl Child 2024. Theme: Girls' Vision for the Future Convener: Roseline Adewuyi, Funmilayo Omodara  @funmilayoomodara  and Lady Ifeoluwa Oyatokun  @ifeoluwa.oyatokun MC : Tomi Omotoso  @tomi_omotoso Speakers: Deborah Adelaja  @adelaja_deborah  and Solomon Ayodele  @thesolomonayodele Panelists: Esther Soluade, Boluwatife Aboderin  @_thelastborngirl  , Precious Isola and Tomilayo Olatunde  @oluwatomilayo__ Partners: Building Nations Initiative - BNI  @bninitiative  , Kasot Press and Ifad Initiatives  @ifadinitiatives Venue: Venue: BNI Youth Centre, U&I Building, Opposite Idia Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria Date: Friday, 11th of October 2024 Time: 10:00 am For sponsorship and partnership, kindly send a WhatsApp message to Roseline on +2348137034000. We would appreciate your support both in cash and kind. Nigeria

  Together for a Period Friendly World   After so many campaigns about menstrual hygiene you would think by now that menstruation would be readily accepted but the stats below paint a different picture.   ●       1 in 10 girls in Africa miss school during their period due to lack of awareness and accessibility of menstrual products.   ●       500 million people worldwide lack access to menstrual products leading to health issues.     We need to go back to the drawing board but it is with great honour that I celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day. This is a day that affords us the chance to talk about this important phenomenon, making girls and women feel comfortable, safe and secure.   Let's take a brief look at the timeline of Menstrual Hygiene Day.   ●       In 2012, public health organizations began to address menstrual hygiene management (MHM) globally. In 2013, WASH United's "May #MENSTRAVAGANZA" social media campaign raised awareness about M

  Boychild advocacy has become increasingly popular in recent times. More people are awakening to the fact that boys need help too. They need to be taught away from the stereotypes and biases that have filled many cultures. Every now and then, there are complaints and misconceptions about how advocacy is just all about the Girl Child and Women. While the strong emphasis on the female gender was necessary, it doesn’t make sense to leave the men behind. This is why from time to time; I shine the spotlight on incredible people championing causes for the boy child. I recently had a chat with Temitope Ayoola, a Boychild advocate whose approach to empowering boys is holistic. Her approach cuts across education, health, charity, research and so on. All facets of their vision are aimed at raising boys who contribute meaningfully to society. Grab some cold drink, let’s dive in. Can we meet you, please? Yes, please. My name is Ayoola Oluwanifemi Temitope. I am passionate about social development

 Cool Boys: Managing anger and aggression. I am excited to celebrate the International Day of the Boy Child, a day dedicated to recognizing the often-overlooked needs of boys. As someone who has worked with both boys and girls, I would say boys also need to be equally cared for. I won't touch much on gender stereotypes yet but this I will say, boys have had their own share of the rotten steak.  Did you know that boys are more likely to be victims of violent crimes and 5 times more predisposed to end up in juvenile detention? They are also more likely to abuse drugs; and in some African countries, the boy child is twenty times more prone to imprisonment in contrast to girls. These stats are unsettling and trash the notion that society is fair on the boy child. The truth is that society is unfair to both boys and girls. Society's expectations of boys and men can be harmful, pressuring them to be tough, masculine, and competitive. They are often discouraged from expressing emotion