On April 15 2014, 273 schoolgirls were kidnapped from the Chibok Government Secondary School by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria. The abducted girls were ready to graduate and become doctors and lawyers. They are extraordinary, and they need to be rescued and brought home.
All girls deserve education and protection while at school. Educated girls will share that education with their brothers and sisters, impacting their communities and breaking the cycle of poverty. Removing barriers such as early marriage, gender-based violence, domestic slavery, and sex trafficking means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier and more prosperous world for all.
Mr. President: We are global citizens. Bring home our girls and stand up for what is right.