500 Girls shared their dreams

Hannatu was one of them

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When we created the Girl Declaration, more than 500 adolescent girls were consulted across 14 countries. Hannatu’s story reflects the challenges faced by many of the girls we spoke to...

Education, Health and Citizenship

Hannatu a 12-year-old girl from Nigeria, talks about there being no hospital near where her family lives and transportation to the nearest one being too expensive, which makes it difficult for her to get medical attention.

Most of her sisters and brothers are born at home and therefore aren't 'recorded'. That means they don't have birth certificates because her family can't afford to buy them. Without a birth certificate they're not allowed to enroll in school.

It was the stories of girls like Hannatu that shaped the health and citizenship goals in the Girl Declaration, which tells global leaders what girls need to thrive.

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Wow! Wat a blast

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

Big sister. Why can't we have a chat session where anyone can discuss his or her issues with you. Not every one is opportuned to make comments based on the topic. If this happens, I will be very glad.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Tweenie45! Having a particular time for a chat session will be hard because not everyone can be online at the same time. However, everyone is free to comment under any story they like and at any time and all their questions will be answered. We hope this helps.

hey tweenie 45! I hope what big sister said is the right thing......

I hav gotten a cool idea hw bout we have a private friend chats it cud b great if we talk about private tins u cud talk 2 nd still hav a comments like dis great right ? pls if u like dis idea pls type like below

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Yeah

I have an idea hw about we have private chat with d springsters u sent friend request 2 u cud hav every body on ur friends chat so we could talk about tins dat matter u cud 2 ur school friends or talk about realesed topics on GEM or on other matter and wud still hav a general comment lyke dis pls big sister i'll b very happy if u grant my request

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Princess! This is a great idea. However, Springster is not built for private conversations but rather for open conversations. We are all meant to have open conversations about what is bothering people. The good thing is that everyone's privacy is secure which is why we do not allow Springsters to reveal their personal information on the site (this is for everyone to comfortably discuss whatever it is that bothers them without the fear of being judged or discovered). We hope this helps.

Yes,it okay this way sis

Hey dis, s a big ideal aw ever springstar

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

I AM SO MUCH LOVE ❤ IN ONE GIRL 👧 Call REBECCA AND I LOVE ❤ HER SO MUCH AND SHE LOVE ❤ ME TOO........

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

nice one

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

I WISH TO BECOME THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA BECAUSE I CAN RULE D WORLD IF THE MALE CAN.GIRLS CAN DO BETTER..

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Confirm

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Type your comment here.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Hi girls am new here

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Hi

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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hi garnet04 can we be friends?

HI big sis pls am new here. i have a bf he loves me nd i love him we ve been dating 4 a year no sex cus am stil a virgin but he says dat he has cherish my pride 4 a year now dat he is tired dat he wants sex pls wat should i do

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

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Why

hi babyblue, thanks 4 opening through dis coment. d problem iz dat since u ar nt ready 4 sex, do nt let any1 force u. u hav d final say. we hope dis help.

Hi everyone m new here nd wish to make freind

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

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hy i'm here if u dnt mind

Add me pls

hI big sister am new here. and i need to have a friend

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

i am new: i need friends

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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me too i am new......did you want me to become your friend?

hello boomee can we be best of friends?

i have a desire please....what am i going to do?

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Wow

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

GIRLS need To speak out

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

yeah the need to speak out

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Yeaaahhhhh we have rights for crying out loud

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.