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The @UnitedNations General Assembly declared World Youth Skills Day today, June 15th. This day is significant as it provides a better opportunity for employment, higher income levels, encourages the elimination of gender inequality, and ensures disadvantaged youth have access to resources. Girls Inc. is proud to uplift the #strongsmartbold youth of today and leaders of tomorrow! #WorldYouthSkillsDay

Girls Inc. changes the trajectory of girls’ lives and prepares them for life-long success. An impact study from the American Institutes for Research proves that girls participating in Girls Inc. outpace their peers in multiple areas. #strongsmartbold

Girls Inc. recently partnered with members of @jpmorgan’s PRIDE business resource group for LGBT+ employees and allies on a virtual career panel where panelists shared their career journeys and the importance of building community among their LGBT+ colleagues. We are grateful to JPMorgan Chase for their partnership and for helping us build a new generation of #strongsmartbold leaders! Swipe to see a few pieces of advice they shared:

@girlsincvalley celebrates 10 years of their Eureka! program, a Girls Inc. program that introduces leadership and academic opportunities in STEM. We are so proud of our #strongsmartbold girls for sharing their progress. To watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, states have been imposing severe restrictions and even bans on abortion. Some are talking about contraception bans, and preventing women from going to other states to receive care. Congress has failed to act to protect those rights, so today President Biden issued an Executive Order. It safeguards access to contraception and medication abortion, and makes clear that the Federal government will fight to preserve the right to receive care in states where abortion is legal. It also reaffirms and provides guidance on protecting patients private health information. These actions will be legally challenged. In the meantime, we implore Congress to take strong action to protect women's rights to receive life-changing and sometimes medically-necessary care.

Comprehensive sexual education is critical for youth across the country as it provides age-appropriate health resources, medically accurate information, and boosts confidence. In a post-Roe country, it is more important than ever that girls have access to accurate and inclusive sexual education to feel informed, confident, and safe. #SexEdForAll

July is #SocialWellnessMonth! Take time each day to focus on your current relationships while building #strongsmartbold relationships with yourself and those around you.

58 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which addresses racial discrimination in employment, education, voting, segregation, police brutality & freedom of speech. As we commemorate this landmark labor law, we acknowledge Black people are still disproportionately affected by all the above, & we continue to fight to achieve the goals of the Civil Rights Act to the fullest. #GirlsIncAction

Thanks to the support of our #championforgirls partner @nationalgrid, Girls Inc. girls can continue to strengthen their minds in #STEM! National Grid’s summer programs will give girls the opportunity to participate in fun science experiments, build robots, test hypotheses, and let their intellectual curiosities run wild!

Representation #BeyondTheNumbers matters. In honor of #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth, share your mental health journey with others to help reduce stigma and raise awareness of the nuances of BIPOC mental health.

Congratulations to Justice #KetanjiBrownJackson for swearing in as the 116th Supreme Court Justice and the first Black woman to serve on the highest court. Today is another step towards ensuring our countries leaders and elected officials are representative of the communities they serve. Her appointment inspires girls everywhere to be #strongsmartbold leaders. #HistoryIntheMaking

Girls Inc. member Amelia Dorko of the Girls Inc. National Teen Advocacy Council & Girls Inc. of San Antonio shares in a blog post about how current anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation affects youth in her community. To read more about the importance of inclusion & LGBTQIA+ rights in Texas, click the link in our bio. To receive updates on Girls Inc. and read more stories about our Girls Inc. girls, subscribe to our newsletter at girlsinc.org