girl power!

The UN, in Dec 2011, declared Oct 11 to be the International Day of the Girl Child. My thought when I first heard about it on CNN was, "It's about time!" ;)

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Even when oppression and exploitation is still happening in some corners of the world, we girls, in my opinion, are living in the best era where we can excel and go as far as our ability can take us. Sky's the limit, for most of us. Don't be mistaken, gender inequality and discrimination is still very much alive, though no longer in a blatant and outright manner as in the past. There are more women in leadership positions, and in the workforce in general, than ever before. And these are good things.. :) cos we all live in the same planet, so we should be able to pull our (equal) weights around, instead of just being a passive hitchhiker, due to whatever reasons or excuses. In short, we need more Hillarys, Merkels, Dilmas, Sonias, Indras, Oprahs and Suu-Kyis.. :)

Almost a week ago, a Pakistani 14-year old girl was shot by Islamic militants because she speaks out against them and their attacks on girls' education. She is still in critical condition and the world is praying for her to pull through.. Those who shot her have their 'seemingly justified and righteous' excuse that only they believed. Everyone else thinks otherwise. The world community, including religious leaders in that country, is condemning this barbaric act. And I am confident that this incident will not stop other girls, women or female groups to speak out and fight for their rights and freedom. You can't prevent the inevitable.. :)>-