“I didn’t run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied. I didn’t run for President to see inequality and injustice persist in our time. I ran for President to put the same rights, the same opportunities, and the same dreams within the reach for our daughters and our sons alike.”
To mark the International Day of the Girl on October 11, some of Tunisian amazing female alumni shared their stories about how their dads empowered them and changed their views on gender equality:
“My father and my grandfather who had both loved me and supported during my whole life. They both wanted me to apply for the Thomas Jefferson scholarship program and believed in me even more than I believed in myself. My father was asked several times why he supported me so much during my U.S. experience. He always replied that he is proud of the woman he raised and that he trusts me and believes in me and in my capabilities.” – Hana Attia, #TJSP2015.
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“Since my childhood my dad made sure I was involved in all sort of activities—sports, art, culture, and politics. It was a challenge for my parents to break the labels about girls and decide to raise them with a different mindset, but my dad made sure I would grow up to be the young lady I am today.” – Yosr Belghith, SUSI on Women’s Leadership 2015.
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“My dad is my hero, my inspiration, my joy! He introduced me to the real world and backed me up at every step of pursuing my goals and dreams.” – Meriam GAIED, #TechGirls 2016
“I committed myself to support my daughter during her experience in the U.S. knowing that this experience would contribute in shaping her mind, expose her to new horizons and help her become a humanitarian global citizen capable of innovating and making a change in the world!” – Meriem’s Dad.
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“My dad is supportive of my interests and goals which actually match his—I think his passion for discovery and inventions was transmitted genetically to me!” – Meriem Turki, TechGirls 2013.
“I am so excited that my daughter participated in two amazing programs that empower girls— #TechGirls and #Technovation. I said to her ‘This is your chance and this is the right time to get out of the box, meet new people and experience new challenges.” – Meriem’s Dad.
Join the #DadsAndDaughters campaign, share a story of how you & your dad or daughter have supported each other.
“My dear father has always pushed me forward to achieve my goals. No matter how hard things may get, he’s always there to give me that extra push, whether with his smile or his loving and empowering words.” – Yasmine Lamloum, FLTA 2013.
“I am very proud to have a brave, responsible and hard-working daughter who is capable of defining her own pathway towards personal development and intellectual growth. The Fulbright program served as the impetus for her self-affirmation and success.” – Yasmine’s dad.
Join the #DadsAndDaughters campaign, share a story of how you & your dad or daughter have supported each other.
