Share your old school picture and help Girls Stand #UpForSchool

In the build-up to International Women¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s Day on March 8, join us to stand #UpForSchool for the next generation of women and ensure that they have the opportunity to grow, learn at school and lead.Ìý

We are kicking off a week of global campaigning on March 5 and will honour the achievements and contribution of women and girls everywhere while recognising the barriers that have kept more than 30 million out of school.

March 5 is a Thursday ¹ú²úÊÓƵ“ so we¹ú²úÊÓƵ™re joining in with the Throwback Thursday ¹ú²úÊÓƵ“ or #TBT ¹ú²úÊÓƵ“ social media craze when people share old photos of themselves, their family and friends. Please join us by posting your school picture on social media and standing up for girls¹ú²úÊÓƵ™ education by asking people to sign the #UpForSchool Petition that calls on world leaders to keep their promise to get all children into school and learning without danger or discrimination.Ìý

Above is a great example of how to do it from Christianne Cavaliere, Director of Partnerships for ¹ú²úÊÓƵ, A World at School and the Global Business Coalition for Education.

Here¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s how you can support Girls Stand #UpForSchool

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STEP 1: Find an old school picture! (This could be a photo of you going to school/a year book photo/in school uniform)Ìý

STEP 2: Share the picture on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram on Thursday, March 5 using the following words:

Facebook: This #TBT is to mark International Women¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s Day! Here¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s a picture of me as a school girl to show solidarity with the 31 million girls around the world denied the right to go to school and fulfil their dreams. Join me and stand #UpForSchool by signing the #UpForSchool Petition to secure a future where every girl around the world is educated and empowered to reach their potential. #IWD2015

Twitter/ Instagram: #TBT as a girl! On #IWD2015 Stand #UpForSchool to empower next generation of women: Join us #UpForSchool

Twitter/ Instagram: #TBT me at school. On #IWD2015 Stand #UpForSchool to empower next generation of women: Join us #UpForSchool

When you¹ú²úÊÓƵ™ve done that, check out coverage of the build-up to International Women¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s Day with the A World at School #IWD and girls¹ú²úÊÓƵ™ education blog.