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NYC Girl’s Project
Who: New York City Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg
What: Launching public health campaign, NYC Girl’s Project
When: Fall 2014, according to NYC.gov website
Where: New York City
Why: to educate women of all ages about the risks of negative body images. With the proper education, city officials are hoping to prevent the effects that negative body images have such as: eating disorders, drinking, acting out sexually, suicide and bullying.
Article Quote: “Mr. Bloomberg is taking on the popular, unattainable notions of beauty promoted by professional image-makers with a campaign that tells girls that they are beautiful the way they are.”
Article Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/01/nyregion/city-unveils-a-campaign-to-improve-girls-self-esteem.html?smid=pl-share
Campaign Link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/girls/html/home/home.shtml
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