Girls Learn International, Inc.

Make sure to register ASAP for this Sunday's Learn-In and Regional Meeting. It is the last regional meeting of the school year and we don't want you to miss it! At least one person from your Chapter is required to attend. Register using the link in the bio.

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault As many of you know, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today is Denim Day. Today, we'll be sharing Adelaide's story. If you or anyone you know is looking for support, information, advice, or a referral, visit @rainn. Links to Adelaide's Story and to the RAINN website are in the bio.

We want to hear from you! Update the GLI Staff with any new information about your Chapter. Do you have a new advisor? Want to update any contact information? Are there any potential new leaders for the 2021-22 school year? Did you plan any advocacy events? How has COVID impacted your Chapter? Click the link in the bio and fill out the Spring Update form by April 30th.

Denim Day is a campaign that started when a ruling by the Italian Supreme where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that the victim must have helped the person who raped her because she was wearing tight jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women justices came into court wearing jeans in order to protest. Consent must always given. What a person wears DOES NOT imply consent. #denimday #consent

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Trans rights are human rights. You're not a feminist if you exclude whole groups of people from gender equality and health care. Take the time to educate yourself on trans issues and make sure to learn proper language and take action. At the link in the bio we've added a website where you'll find information on how to either call or email the governors of the states with anti-trans bills and demand that they veto the bill...s. You can be an ally by: - Amplifying trans voices and listening. - Follow trans creators. - Do not out them. - Using correct pronouns. Always be respectful. - Put your pronouns in your bio. - Don't use their dead name or bring it up. - Don't ask inappropriate questions. - Educate yourself and educate others.

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The last Learn-In & Regional Meeting of the school year is on May 2nd! We'll be hearing from Free The Period and others. Please make sure at least one person from your chapter attends. REGISTER NOW USING THE LINK IN THE BIO.

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UPDATE: Two other victims have been identified. Julie Park Hyeon Jeong Park... Since March 2020, there have been 3,795 REPORTED anti-Asian hate incidents. About 503 of those incidents have been reported in 2021. We need to acknowledge that racism, misogyny and white supremacy have driven these attacks on the Asian community. These are hate crimes. This is what you can do to help. 1. Follow organizations like @stopaapihate @advancing_justice_atl @aaajalc @aafc.nyc @butterflycsw @napawf @sendchinatownlove that support Asian communities and are providing information and aid. 2. The link in the bio has a link to Anti-Asian Violence resources like stats, news updates, educational resources, petitions, donation sites, how to report an incident, and mental health outreach. 3. Educate yourself, educate your family, and educate your friends. Don't forget to take action. #stopasianhate

Happy Earth Day! Education is key to change and it's important to talk about the impacts of climate change. Climate change is a human rights issue. Make sure to check out the GLI Guidebook for Environmental Rights meetings.