Monthly archives: February 2011

Think that slavery is over? Think again.
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In the 20th century, it was called slavery. In the 21st century it is called human trafficking. But they are the same thing. Just so we're totally clear, we're talking about buy[...]

Climate Change is a Two Way Relationship
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When you think about it, climate change is a two way relationship. On the one side, human actions are causing the climate to change through our carbon emissions. On the other, the [...]

Because I am a Girl in Action in India
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How can learning a new skill translate into a new life? Because I am a Girl team member Janet Hay headed to India in January to find out. We've got a sneak peek of some of the ph[...]

California Gurls and Teenage Dream: Girl Power or Not?
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Just between you and me, I have a thing for Katy Perry…I just can't seem to get her off my playlist. Her hooks are just SO catchy. Katy Perry makes me think hard about what girl [...]

Let's Hear it from the Boys: Famous Quotes from Men about Women
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When I set out to uncover some quotes about women from men, I was disappointed to find that the most famous ones by the most famous people in history were often totally sexist. But[...]

Vagina Monologues: Women's Voices Making a Big Noise
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I know I know, Valentine's Day is over right? The chocolates are eaten, the flowers are wilting. But we LOVE all this thinking we've been doing about reclaiming February 14, an[...]

VDay: Because I am a Girl, not Because I am a Girlfriend
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The image we have of the single girl on Valentine's Day is a mopey pyjama-clad chick sitting on her couch with a half empty box of chocolates, despairing that she'll never find lov[...]

How to Celebrate UnValentines Day
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Last week we asked you to tell us what you think about February 14 and we heard you loud and clear: more than half of you said, "Reclaim it! I use the day to let my friends and fam[...]

Jenn Heil: Canadian Champion Leaves the Slopes to Take On Girl Cause
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Olympian and World Champion (as of last Wednesday - check out these pics of her amazing win!) mogul skier Jenn Heil is giving up the slopes in exchange for taking on the cause of g[...]

International Development Week Profile: Connie Chen
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This week is International Development Week and we're celebrating it by introducing you to some of the current and future heros of International Development. First up, meet Connie[...]