Monthly archives: March 2011

5 Tips for Spreading the Word about Girls’ Rights
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A big part of the Because I am a Girl campaign is about raising awareness about girls’ rights. That could be: Talking about girls’ rights with your friends or at a school assembly [...]

Q&A with Lisa LaFlamme: The world is in our own backyard
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As Canadians, we're proud of our multiculturalism. But one thing that we may not consider very often are the stories Canadian immigrants own. How many people around us have [...]

Q&A with Lisa LaFlamme: The Power of Imagination
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What do you want to be when you grow up? For girls in Canada this is a normal question, and we are taught that we can answer it any way we want. But for girls living in pover[...]

Drink Pink to Celebrate Spring & GIRLS!
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Here at Because I am a Girl, we think Canada’s love of the great outdoors – patio season, in-line skating, marathon training – is the perfect excuse to plan a Spring fundraiser to [...]

World Water Day: It's That Time of the Month
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When it comes to that “time of the month” and keeping tidy, Canadians girls are fortunate, as the majority of us have unlimited access to clean water that is piped directly into ou[...]

Girls toys get a sexy edit
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Barbie IS controversial; with her mile high legs and busty bosom, she has evolved into a playful sexpot over the decades. She is not alone on the toy shelf of evolution – Ho[...]

Sugar Daddies in South Africa
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Having a sugar daddy isn’t as sweet as it sounds. You've probably heard the term "sugar daddy" before - it refers to a rich man who offers money or gifts to a less rich younger [...]

Smart IS Beautiful
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Ditzy. Blonde. Empty-headed. These are derogatory terms that often accompany celebrity gossip about female personalities. Why does it seem impossible to be both beautiful and sm[...]

Because I am a Girl I swim, bike and run!
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Six months ago I set myself a challenge: to finish an Olympic distance triathlon. Last weekend, I did it! I decided to do the race in honour of girls who face challenges that the[...]

100 Years of International Women's Day!
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Happy 100 Years of International Women's Day! Well, it's officially March 8th, but that isn’t stopping me or thousands of girls & women around the world from celebrating now[...]