Poverty Is Sexist [View all]

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That's the provocative title of a new campaign to promote girl-power.

On May 13th, ONE.org, the international advocacy organization, co-founded by Bono, that works to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, launched its latest campaign, Poverty Is Sexist, which aims to empower girls and women in the poorest countries, so that they can lift their own communities out of poverty. Fueling the charge is a girl power packed anthem, social media blitz, and petition.

Consider this, “Across every key gender indicator, life is significantly harder for girls and women in the least developed countries compared to those living in other countries,” as stated on the ONE.org site. “While men in poor countries are also disadvantaged, the gender gap between males and females is even larger in the poorest countries.”

Of course, any movement worth it's salt these days needs good music. Here ya go!

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Strong Girl Anthem, #Strengthie Photos Aim To Crush Extreme Poverty With Girl Power



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You go girl~