Girls Taking Over campaign by Plan International

CAIRO - 13 October 2017: Plan international Egypt is celebrating the international day of the girl, which was on October 11, by supporting girls by taking over positions of power to highlight the casual inequalities that curtail their education, the barriers that limit their freedom of expression and the violence that for many is frighteningly routine.

Abeer, has taken over the role of Dr. Moataz El Nagar, the member of parliament- Courtesy of plan International Facebook
The campaign will help girls fight for their right to learn, their right to lead, their right to decide and their right to thrive.

On October 11 Shimaa, a 13 year-old girl, has taken over the role of the headmaster of her primary school. Abeer, 19, took over the role of Motaz El Nagar, the parliament member.

Plan International is child rights-oriented NGO.

Their goal is to improve the lives of marginalized children in Egypt. 76 years ago Plan International was founded.

Shaimaa, has taken over the role of the headmaster of a primary school- Courtesy of plan International Facebook
It is one of the oldest and largest international development agencies in the world.

It operates in 52 countries. Plan International began operating in Egypt in 1981 by partnering with the Ministry of Social Solidarity.

Now Plan International Egypt works with more than 40 community development associations.

Shaimaa, has taken over the role of the headmaster of a primary school- Courtesy of plan International Facebook