Events 2013

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141. Planned Parenthood to offer free showing of "Girl Rising" in Seattle 12/5

On Thursday, December 5th, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Global Washington will co-host a free screening of Girl Rising, a powerful film highlighting the impact of girls’ education on the health and wellbeing of girls, families, communities, and countries around the world.

Globally, 32 million fewer girls than boys attend primary school, and women comprise two-thirds of the 792 million illiterate adults. Girls who stay in school earn more as adults and are more likely to have healthy children and send those children to school. They are less likely to become pregnant as teens, be married as children, and die in childbirth.

The film illustrates how education can empower girls and communities through the compelling stories of nine girls in nine different countries.

The screening will begin at 7PM at Kane Hall (Room 210) at the University of Washington. While this event is free and open to the public, space is limited - click here to reserve your seat today

http://globalwa.org/convene/global-washington-events/#post-20604