Girl Power - From the Vault

Today is International Women’s Day — a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore the story behind the phrase “Girl Power” — from its punk music roots to the Spice Girls who made it famous. They also explain why the United Nations created the International Day of the Girl Child, and look at the challenges still facing millions of girls around the world. The good news? Opportunities for girls are growing, with more role models than ever in sport, science, politics and the movies. Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!