Girls' Day At The State House
On March 19, 2009, the Maine Women’s Policy Center invited 100 eighth grade girls to Augusta to participate in the 13th annual Girls' Day at the State House. The students joined nearly 60 volunteers, lobbyists, and legislators for a day of hands-on learning about the intricacies of the Maine government.
The eighth graders had the opportunity to meet with state legislative, participate in a mock public hearing and press conference, explore the State House, and meet other like-minded girls interested in politics.
Held each March to commemorate Women’s History Month, Girls’ Day at the State House teaches young girls about the legislative process and the important role women play in shaping public policy. The underlying theme of the day is to give a diverse group of girls the opportunity to learn how they can have a future impact in the policymaking process of Maine, as well as an immediate impact in their communities throughout the state.
The Maine Women’s Policy Center was founded in 1990 and strives to increase economic, social, and political opportunities for women and girls through public policy and leadership development. With their focus set on economic security, civil rights, freedom from violence, and secure health care and reproductive rights, the center seeks to break down any biases and barriers that still exist against women in society today. Currently, seventy percent of the Maine Legislative is male.
At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein we know well the result of hard work and a good education. With three female attorneys and nearly forty other female legal professionals on staff, we are proud to support the efforts of the Maine Women’s Policy Center and its annual Girls' Day at the State House.
Happy 30th Anniversary Maine Women’s Policy Center. May you continue to influence the young girls of today and help shape the future of tomorrow.
For more information on the Maine Women’s Policy Center and the Girls' Day at the State House, please visit: www.mainewomenspolicycenter.org.
