{"id":13930,"date":"2026-06-03T14:41:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/?p=13930"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:39:47","slug":"happy-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/happy-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 8 March, we celebrated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=5c776e5b20&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\">International Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/strong>, a special time to recognise the importance that all children have the same rights and opportunities everywhere in the world. Around the world, many people are working hard to make sure girls can go to school, feel safe, be heard, and follow their dreams, just like everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover inspiring stories that celebrate courage, equality, and the power of girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda SDG Book Club Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=c14c149193&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls\u2019 Rights<\/strong> \u2013 Malala Yousafzai<\/a><br>The true story of Malala, a girl who stood up for education and equal rights. It shows how one voice can help change the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=680617056d&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>Captain Shireen<\/strong> \u2013 Hadeel Ghani<\/a><br>A fun and inspiring story about girls who love football and show they can play just as well as boys through teamwork and practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=1356ba7257&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>I Am Hua Mulan<\/strong> \u2013 Qin Wenjun<\/a><br>A brave girl takes her father's place in the army, showing courage and proving that girls can be heroes too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=31105d7a13&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>Azadah<\/strong> \u2013 Jacques Goldstyn<\/a><br>A powerful story about a girl who dreams of freedom and finds creative ways to imagine a better future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=9e11776517&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>Three Girls<\/strong> \u2013 E. Vereyskaya<\/a><br>A touching story about friendship, kindness, and how three girls support each other during difficult times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=5be5724fdfae3eb15905e5181&amp;id=4c844a0cb1&amp;e=d14855149a\" title=\"\"><strong>There Are Days<\/strong> \u2013 Mar\u00eda Wernicke<\/a><br>A gentle story about a girl and her mother, celebrating love, strength, and everyday resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/sdg5-gender-equality.jpg\" alt=\"SDG 5 Gender Equality\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find More Books Like These<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best place to discover more stories about women\u2019s rights for children is the <strong>SDG Book Club Catalogue<\/strong> under <strong>Gender Equality (SDG 5)<\/strong>. These sections are specially curated for young readers and include stories from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Simple Actions Children Can Take Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speak Up for Fairness<\/strong><br>If something feels unfair, like girls being left out, say something or tell a trusted adult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate Girls\u2019 Achievements<\/strong><br>Learn about inspiring women and girls and share their stories with friends and family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be a Kind Ally<\/strong><br>Include everyone in games, activities, and conversations. Small acts of kindness help build equality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child has the power to help make the world fairer and more equal. Reading, learning, and taking small actions are great first steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy reading, and Happy International Women\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 8 March, we celebrated International Women\u2019s Day, a special time to recognise the importance that all children have the same rights and opportunities everywhere in the world. 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