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Girls Inc.: Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

After all, a girl is not an object that one can treat and manipulate like a puppet, a girl is someone who needs love, kindness, and someone who understands them.  

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Girls Inc. Spotlight

Girls Inc. Leader Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Girls and Juvenile Justice
Dr. C. Jackie Jackson, Ph.D., the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of the Greater Peninsula in Hampton, Virginia, testified at a Congressional hearing, “Girls in the Juvenile Justice System: Strategies to Help Girls Fulfill Their Full Potential.” At the hearing on October 20, 2009, held by the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Dr. Jackson emphasized the need for investing in cost-effective measures to prevent violence and juvenile delinquency, including afterschool programs like those offered by Girls Inc. The hearing focused on addressing the alarming increase of girls in the juvenile justice system despite the decline of juvenile crime rates.



The Clinton Global Initiative: A Girl's-Eye View

This September, Rose Lee, a 17-year-old member of Girls Inc. of New York City reported as official press from the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City. As part of her coverage, Rose was present at the Plenary Session on Investing in Girls and Women, which addressed gender inequality around the world and the benefits of efforts to improve the global status of women and girls.


Watch Rose’s report on the panel discussion, her experience covering the event, and her views on why creating sustainable support systems for girls is crucial both here and abroad.



Girls Inc. Girls Honor September 11 National Day of Service

This summer, in observance of the first September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Girls Inc. girls throughout the United States chose and put into action projects to address the needs of their communities. Girls at twenty-five participating Girls Inc. organizations took part in Day of Service activities that focused on giving girls opportunities to lead efforts to create lasting positive change.


Read more about the girls' projects.




Girls Inc. Testimony to Congress on Girls and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

On July 21, 2009, Girls Inc. Chief Operating Officer Dr. Marcia Brumit Kropf testified at a Congressional hearing held by the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, a part of the Committee on Science and Technology. The hearing focused on examining current research findings, best practices, and the role of federal agencies in increasing the interest of girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in primary and secondary school.



The Fourth Annual Girls Inc. Corporate CampSM for Entrepreneurs

Girls Inc. Corporate CampSM for Entrepreneurs, held in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation, brought twenty girls ages 15-18 to New York City to learn about the demanding world of business ownership, build leadership skills, and gain exposure to female professional role models.

Teams from four Girls Inc. organizations were selected from a nationwide competition that challenged girls to develop an original product or service and construct a business plan. During the week, girls met with business leaders to refine their business models, enhance their presentations, and gain first-hand understanding of entrepreneurship as a career option. They visited women-owned businesses to learn about how healthy risks and hard work can lead to success. The girls and Girls Inc. staff also closed the NASDAQ Stock Market.

Watch the four teams present their business plans on the Girls Inc. YouTube Channel:



Girls Inc. Girls’ Rights Week 2009: If Girls Had Their Rights

What would the world look like if all girls everywhere had their rights?

From May 4-8, 2009, help Girls Inc. mobilize a network of supporters to advocate for girls' rights.

In celebration of Girls’ Rights Week, get involved and launch your own campaign for gender equity.

  • Watch video of Girls Inc. girls sharing their dreams for the future, send us your hopes for the future of equality, and download graphics to share online.

  • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to join our community of advocates for girls’ rights: get updates about Girls’ Rights Week, read supporters’ messages of equity, recruit friends to the campaign, and raise support for girls’ rights.


Senator Gillibrand Urges Action on Equal Pay at Girls Inc. Headquarters

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference today at Girls Inc. headquarters to urge the U.S. Senate to move forward on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which seeks to remedy wage disparity and pay discrimination for women. The act would not only empower women to negotiate equal pay, but would also teach girls how to acquire equitable jobs and pay.

Currently, a woman only makes 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, which has led to a $200 billion loss every year for America’s working families. That’s $4,000 each year for every working woman’s family.

Senator Gillibrand was joined by Girls Inc. leaders and representatives of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC, a consortium of civic organizations, advocates, and experts working together for pay equity in New York. Watch coverage of the press conference from NY1 online.

Read more about how Girls Inc. empowers girls to seek interesting work and economic independence:

The Boss: Girls Inc. President and CEO, Joyce Roché

Read a profile of Girls Inc. President and CEO Joyce Roché in "The Boss" column of The New York Times.

Watch Video Highlights of the Girls Inc. 2008 Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon

On Monday, November 17th, six leading women in the entertainment and sports worlds were honored at the Girls Inc. 2008 Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon for their professional achievements in historically male-dominated industries, having a willingness to take risks, and demonstrating a world of possibilities available to girls and women.


Girls Inc. National Scholars presented awards to each Honoree, creating an intergenerational exchange unique to Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon events.


Watch video highlights from the program.


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The Girls Inc. Outlet Store on eBay Featuring EILEEN FISHER

Girls Inc. is honored to partner with EILEEN FISHER to inaugurate the launch of the Girls Inc. Outlet Store on eBay, which will benefit Girls Inc. through the sale of high-end brands at significant discounts.

 

The Girls Inc. She Votes 2008 Mock Election

More than 3,500 Girls Inc. girls all over the United States cast their votes for President, electing Barack Obama and Joe Biden by a margin of approximately five to one. Obama and Biden earned 2,969 votes, while John McCain and Sarah Palin earned 561.

Learn more about Girls Inc. She Votes 2008, the nonpartisan, civic engagement initiative that empowers girls to become savvy voters, engaged citizens, and future candidates and leaders.



Girls, Women, and Stress
Women are experiencing a significantly higher level of stress than men in the face of today’s challenging economic environment, reflecting the different stress levels experienced by girls and boys.

Find out how Girls Inc. teaches girls and young women economic literacy skills critical to minimizing stress brought on by financial concerns.



Teen Birth Rate is on the Rise
For the first time in more than a decade, the rate of teenagers giving birth is on the rise. Unfortunately, it takes celebrity teen pregnancy scandals to draw attention to unplanned pregnancies and the unrelenting pressure girls experience to grow up too quickly.



The National Political Conventions: A Girl’s-Eye View
 This summer, Girls Inc. girls reported as official press from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Experience what it was like to be a girl in the midst of the summer’s two most significant political events.



Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! A No-Pressure Guide to Being Your Best Self by Claire Mysko
Inspired by The Supergirl Dilemma report, in which more than 1,000 girls shared their stories of confronting the pressure to be perfect, Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! is a girl's guide to giving up the quest to be "super" and to start celebrating what makes her amazing. Packed with Girls Inc. activities and quizzes, insight from girls and older teens, and advice from women role models, the book gives girls the tools and tips to feel good about who they are.



Girls Inc. TeamUp Now Available for Mobile Phones
Girls Inc. has partnered with Guppy Games, an award-winning developer and publisher of mobile games, to bring Girls Inc. TeamUp to cell phones for subscribers of now select mobile carriers.


Girls Inc. to benefit from High IntenCity's i CARE line
High IntenCity Corp., a leading accessories manufacturer, is introducing i CARE, a specialty jewelry line for tweens and teens to raise proceeds and awareness for Girls Inc. High IntenCity will donate 10 percent of the proceeds received from the line to the organization. The first collection will be available nationwide in November of 2007 in more than 100 specialty stores nationwide, plus select Nordstrom locations.


Innovators Summer Soirée
2007 Innovators Summer Soiree
2007 Innovators Summer SoireeThe Girls Inc. Innovators Summer Soirée took place on August 8, 2007 at Harry's Water Taxi Beach in New York. The event was targeted at bringing awareness of girls' issues to young professionals in the NYC area. All attendees enjoyed a ride aboard Harry's Water Taxi, hotdogs and hamburgers, good conversation, and a perfect view of the New York skyline.


Girls Inc. opens NASDAQ to celebrate Girls Inc. Corporate Campsm for Entrepreneurs

© Copyright 2007, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.Girls Inc. President and CEO Joyce M. Roché rang the opening bell of the NASDAQ Stock Market on July 12 in celebration of Girls Inc. Corporate Campsm for Entrepreneurs. Roché was joined by five Girls Inc. girls representing five Corporate Campsm teams, who are spending a week in New York City fueling their entrepreneurial spirits and working on unique business plans. This marked the third time Girls Inc. was invited to preside over NASDAQ's opening bell ceremony.

Girls Inc. Corporate Campsm for Entrepreneurs to take place in New York, July 7-13
Girls Inc. Corporate Campsm for Entrepreneurs, in partnership with The Goldman Sachs Foundation, is a unique six-day experience that gives teen girls from across the country the opportunity to fuel their entrepreneurial spirits, showcase their talents, and sharpen their leadership skills. From July 7 through July 13, 2007, this one-of-a-kind summer experience awards 25 teen girls an exciting corporate adventure offering insight into the demanding world of business and access to female professional role models.

Girls Inc. presented The Supergirl Dilemma at Wal-Mart headquarters
Girls Incorporated Chief Operating Officer, Marcia Brumit Kropf, Ph.D., presented findings of The Supergirl Dilemma to executives at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 14, calling on the audience to support girls. Dr. Kropf encouraged the audience to advocate for girls by supporting and standing up for their rights. More than one in ten (12%) girls who participated in the study said that they don't know three adults to whom they can turn with problems. The study was made possible in part with generous support from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The National Council of Women in IT K-12 Alliance
Girls Incorporated is a founding member of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, which now offers free, downloadable resources. The goal of the Alliance is to increase the number of girls who study computing at the K-12 level by improving the image and teaching of computing. Based in Boulder, CO, the NCWIT mission is to ensure that women are fully represented in the world of information technology and computing.

On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life
In this inspiring book, author Arianna Huffington explores the importance of challenging the fears that stand in the way of success. "You have to learn to embrace the perfection of your imperfection," says Huffington in her interview with us. Read Huffington's advice on how to empower the girls in your life to challenge the pressure to be perfect and become fearless. Then, read a special conversation between Huffington and her two teenage daughters to find out how she inspires the girls who are most important to her.

Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: the Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body
In Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: the Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body (Free Press, April 2007), author Courtney E. Martin explores the body image issues that girls and women grapple with as they embark on missions to achieve perfection. Martin includes interviews with girls and women, including members of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

We Are Family
Girls Inc. is proud to announce our partnership with the Points of Light Foundation on the We Are Family campaign to benefit disaster relief and family strengthening efforts across America. The all-star remake of We Are Family features artists such as Patti LaBelle, Ciara, Chris Brown, Lyfe Jennings, and many others.

Be Ugly BE UGLY '07
Girls Inc. is teaming up with ABC on the "BE UGLY '07" campaign. The campaign encourages people to be real in a superficial world, just like the title character of ABC's hit show, Ugly Betty. Girls Inc. kicked off the partnership at a luncheon event hosted by ABC Entertainment and CosmoGIRL! magazine, where Girls Inc. girls met the show's star, America Ferrera. Congratulations to America Ferrera and the Ugly Betty team on their recent Golden Globe wins!

What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self
Learn more about this inspiring book, featuring a contribution from Girls Inc. President and CEO, Joyce Roché and National Board member Susie Buffett.

New Girls Inc. study reveals increasingly unrealistic expectations facing girls
The Supergirl Dilemma: Girls Grapple with the Mounting Pressure of Expectations, a new research report from Girls Inc., reveals that girls today experience intense pressure, at ever younger ages, to be everything to everyone all of the time. Girls are particularly frustrated with the growing expectations that girls should please everyone, be very thin, and dress "right." And while stereotypes about girls' leadership capabilities and math and science abilities have diminished, persistent gender stereotypes and escalating stress levels limit girls' potential and undermine their quality of life.

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