"Calling all digital divas, web chix & coder girls!
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. The Award offers both national and local "affiliate" competitions to generate support and visibility for women's participation in communities nationwide. THE AWARD IS OPEN NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31: APPLY NOW!"
"Stand Up for Girls on September 22, the International Day of the Girl
Two thirds of all the world's illiterate people are women. On September 22, we will stand up for girls and their right to go to school and to learn to read and write. Let us join together to launch a campaign to advocate for a transformative new era in girls' education."