1. Rise Up with Girl Upat asneak peak screening featuring one of Girl Up’s partners, 10x10. Girl
Rising is 10x10’ssoon-to-be-released feature-length film about the strength of the human spirit
and the power of education to change the world. The film uses the power of storytelling and
leverages strategic partnerships to deliver a single message: educating girls in developing
nations will change the world.
Girl Rising tells the stories of 10 extraordinary girls from 10 countries, written by 10 celebrated
writers and narrated by 10 renowned actresses, including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington,
Alicia Keys, and Selena Gomez. The film will be released on March 7th so this event will be an
exclusive opportunity for Girl Up supporters and friends before the Red Carpet Premiere.
Join students from across New York City who are passionate and determined to help ensure all
girls have the opportunity to stay safe from violence, see a doctor, receive an education, and be
a leader. A panel discussion will follow the screening. More details on the panel to follow.
Date: January 25, 2013
Time: 6-8pm
Where: The Hewitt School (45 East 75th Street)
The event is organized by the Girl Up New York Regional Coalition, a collaboration of Girl Up
Clubs in the metropolitan area who are living Girl Up’s motto,“While we are strong, together we
are stronger.”
Girl Up is a campaign of the United Nations Foundation that works to mobilize teens in the U.S.
to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that serve the world’s hardest-to-
reach adolescent girls. Learn more at GirlUp.org.
Dinner and snacks provided. Please RSVP to sofia.stafford@mac.com.
We hope to see you there!
The Girl Up New York Regional Coalition