speak out at the united nations!

2nd Annual Girls Speak Out at the United Nations

Call for Submissions

Attention girls of the world! We need YOU to celebrate the International Day of the Girl (IDG2014).

We are seeking a diverse collection of bold, sensitive, funny, powerful, everyday stories of girls’ lives to be performed LIVE by girls during at the United Nations in New York City on Friday, October 10th.

Send your original work to: info@dayofthegirlsummit.org with your name, age, country and contact information by Friday, August 1st.

We will also feature a select collection of stories on the IDG Summit site for the entire month of October in celebration of IDG 2014! www.DayoftheGirlSummit.org

To submit your work, you must:

1. Be a girl (or group of girls) 18 years of age or younger.
2. Answer the question: “what does it mean to be a girl where you live?” Reflect on a specific moment in your life when you thought to yourself, “THIS is what it means to be a girl!” It could be a brave act, a moment of connection, a time when you overcame an obstacle, a turning point in your life, a best friend adventure, or a silly celebration. We are looking for original stories, poems, artwork, videos, photos, songs, or declarations about what it means to be a girl where you live.
3. Send your original work to: info@dayofthegirlsummit.org with your name, age, country and contact information by Friday, August 1st.

Length requirements for submissions:

• Short stories (maximum 500 words) and poems (maximum 250 words)
• Art or Photos: send a picture with a short 50 – 100 word description
• Video or music (maximum length of 3 minutes)

IDG 2014 is our day to celebrate girls everywhere: to celebrate our power, our voices, and our unique place in today’s world. Help us showcase the creative and collective voice of girls. The leaders of today need to hear from you. Submit your story and help us make this year’s Girls Speak Out herstorical!

DEADLINE: Friday, August 1st

Brought to you by: Day of the Girl Summit in partnership with iTwixie, Girls Learn International, Sage Girl, SPARK Movement, and The Working Group on Girls.