Sport Recreation, Women 11/10/2023 14:09

Media Alert: Inspiring women sports stars (Matildas and AFLW) join gender equality trailblazers and young women/girls at Fed Sq, Melbourne, 3pm TODAY for International Day of the Girl

Plan International Australia < 1 mins read

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Media alert and photo/interview opportunity:

To mark International Day of the Girl today, girls' rights charity Plan International Australia, Federation Square, women sports stars from the Matildas and AFLW and gender equality advocates join forces to celebrate the power and agency of girls and demand a prioritisation of their rights. Media are invited to film/interview talent and audience ahead of a free public screening of Bend it Like Beckham. (4:15pm)

Time: From 3pm, Wednesday 11 October

Location: Federation Square, Melbourne

Talent: Emily Gielnik (Matildas striker) and Akec Makur Chuot (AFLW Hawthorn player); Plan International Australia CEO Susanne Legena, girls and young women advocates.

Contact: Claire Knox, PIA Media Manager, 0452326549 / [email protected]

Contact details:

Claire Knox
Media and PR Manager
Plan International Australia
| Mobile: +61 452 326 549 Email: [email protected]

www.plan.org.au

The charity for girls' equality

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