P!nk joins UNICEF to advocate for girls' rights
The multi-award-winning artist is playing her part in bettering the lives of less fortunate girls around the world.
On 11 October, the world celebrated International Day of the Girl Child.
The day is aimed at promoting the rights of girls all over the world and giving them better opportunities.
This Tuesday marked the tenth anniversary of the initiative, which was started by UNICEF.
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The organisation has called for support in the following ways:
From October 2022 — October 2023, we will collectively call for greater attention, investment and action on:
Supporting the leadership of adolescent girls at the forefront of change efforts, including by hearing their voices, responding to their asks, and nurturing spaces for their inclusion in decision-making.
Increasing resources for and investments in adolescent girls, including for the networks and organisations that support quality and inclusive education and prioritise their well-being.
Improving access to and uptake of inclusive adolescent girl-centered services at all times but especially in crisis response and recovery.
P!nk has revealed that she has joined the good cause.
She says with the right support, girl children can have brighter futures.
"Worldwide, girls have proven time and again that when they’re supported, they can positively shape their futures and the futures of their communities. On International #DayOfTheGirl, I join @UNICEFUSA in celebrating girls everywhere and advocating for their rights. #ForEveryChild and every girl, respect," she wrote on Instagram.
P!nk wishes Shannon Holtzapffel a happy birthday
In other news, P!nk is one of the celebrities who got to celebrate the birthday of famous dancer, actor, and choreographer Shannon Holtzapffel.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, P!nk posted a video from Shannon's profile and captioned it, 'I love my Shannon'.
In the original video posted on Shannon's IG stories, he captioned it, 'Love You @Pink'.
The video shows a group of people singing 'Happy Birthday' to 'The Greatest Showman' star.
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The 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' star has thanked all those who wished him a happy birthday.
"Thank you. Another year, another day. And something about going around the sun again, which I hope makes your day brighter as well (meanwhile, feels like time is moving faster?). Thanks for all the messages as I start catching up on them (and sending a few back). They mean a lot," he wrote on Twitter.
Thank you. Another year, another day. And something about going around the sun again, which I hope makes your day brighter as well (meanwhile, feels like time is moving faster?). Thanks for all the messages as I start catching up on them (and sending a few back). They mean a lot.
— Shannon Holtzapffel (@shannonholtz) October 11, 2022
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