Girls' Bill of Right Girls have the right to be themselves and resist gender stereotypes.   Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm.   Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success.   Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies.    Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world.   Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence.	Be an advocate... Each year, Girls Inc. declares a weeklong advocacy and public education event known as Girls' Rights Week.  During Girls' Rights Week, over 75 Girls Inc. affiliates mobilize to advocate on behalf of girls in communities across America.  With over 36 million girls in this country, we can all impact the lives of girls and recognize the challenges girls face daily and consider how you can make a positive difference. Be an advocate: Tell Her that the glass ceiling is the name of a fairy tale. Tell Her she can find empowerment in herself. Tell Her she has the strength to overcome any obstacle. Tell Her she can achieve her dreams. Tell Her she is Strong, Smart and Bold. Since 2004, Girls Inc. of San Antonio has inspired over 2000 girls to make positive life choices and reach their full potential.  We continue to pursue new and improved ways to contribute to the positive development of girls in San Antonio and Bexar County. Do your part to encourage support for girls as they work to access their rights. Find ways to amplify the voices of this often silenced constituency and share the empowering message of Girls' Rights. For more information about Girls' Rights, visit www.girlsinc.org.

10 Things You Can Do to Support Girls' Rights   1.  Introduce girls to career options at your organization or company. 2.  Engage your professional colleagues in discussion about Girls' Rights. 3.  Introduce  girls  to  top  women  leaders  in  your   organization  or  company. 4.  Find out if your organization supports programs  that  empower girls; if not, advocate for it. 5.  Advocate  for  equitable  opportunities  for  girls  in  school  systems  and city programs. 6.  Advocate  for   gender-awareness   training   for  teachers   in   the  school system. 7.  Support safe environments for girls  in neighborhoods, schools and after-school settings. 8.  Advocate for comprehensive, accurate information about reproductive health and sexuality. 9.  Advocate  for  fair  and  safe juvenile  facilities  that  adequately  meet  the  needs  of  girls. 10. Put advocacy into  action -- make  a donation  to  Girls Inc. in honor of a girl in your life.