Global Campaign for Education-US Salutes Bipartisan Congressional Stand for Education for AllJuly 23, 2013 | | News | GCE-USJuly 23, 2013 Washington, D.C.-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US applauds the Congressional leadership of Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Congressman David Reichert (R-WA) for the stand they have taken for the 57 million children of primary school age around the world …
From Skeptical To Inspired
From Skeptical To InspiredJuly 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-USI consider myself a very fortunate individual to have been a participant of Malala Day hosted by the United Nations as a representative of Global Kids. Listening to Malala Yousafzai address youth who represented a multitude of nations from around the globe, including myself, was one of the most inspiring …
Determined Potential
Determined PotentialJuly 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US“I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard,” announced Malala Yousafzai to a chamber full of students from over 100 countries during the UN’s first Youth Assembly held on July 12 at the UN headquarters in New York …
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGsJuly 18, 2013 | | News | Mia Jamiliby Mia Jamili NEW YORK – Last Friday, July 12, marked the first ever Malala Day at the United Nations Headquarters and I along with three of my fellow GCE-US advocates had the privilege of serving as youth delegates at the event. The experience …
Reflections on Malala Day
Reflections on Malala DayJuly 16, 2013 | | News | Annika Erickson-PearsonBy Annika Erickson-Pearson “I say ‘Malala,’ you say ‘Day!’” shouted Chernor Bah, UN Youth Advocacy Group Chairman, at a room packed with young advocates, activists, and campaigners from around the globe. We eagerly chanted back at him: “’Malala. Day!” You might anticipate this type of energy from any youth …
Silent Voices For Education For All?
Silent Voices For Education For All?July 9, 2013 | | News | GCE-US “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you have never been in bed with a mosquito!”- Anita Roddick Have you protested against the outrageous gas prices lately? Were you standing outside the Supreme Court protesting for the legalization of gay marriage? Have you voiced …