International Day of the Girl Summit: Girls Vision for the Future
As an ally sponsor and member of the Working Group on Girls, UNANIMA International supports the annual International Day of the Girl* Summit, held annually on October 11 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The 2024 IDG theme is “Girls Vision for the Future.” This year’s IDG Girls Speak Out event was unique in bringing together girls and allies in a town hall dialogue, followed by a girls’ action conference: by girls, for girls! For more information visit the Day of the Girl Summit
Through the Congregation Projects Fund, Brigidines support and collaborate with UNANIMA International (UI). Jean Quinn DW is the current Director and Margaret Fyfe csb is the Brigidine representative on the UI Board.
‘The Brigidine partnership with UNANIMA International, which began in September 2003 provides us with a voice for change in a way that is beyond our capacity as a community of sisters. In the spirit of Brigid, we have continued to support UNANIMA International in endeavouring to create a more just society for all’ – Margaret Fyfe
From listening at the ‘grass roots,’ UNANIMA International has gained voice at the UN to advocate for the marginalised.
* brigidine.org.au/girls-vision-for-the-future/
READ: The most recent edition of UNANIMA’s comprehensive Newsletter:
UNANIMA International News from the UN and Around the World – October 2024
“As we stand at the threshold of looking back and moving forward, we must do so with
open minds, open hearts, wisdom and compassion, as we stay committed to our mission of advocating for women and children.” – Jean Quinn, Director UNANIMA