Girls have the same rights as boys, yet are discriminated against even before they are born, are less well nourished, face daily violence and are less likely to go to school.

That's why Plan UK is asking you to support its Because I Am A Girl campaign. All you need to do is sign up on-line at:

www.becauseiamagirl.org

Or by texting* GIRLS to 84118.

We'll take your pledge to world leaders to tell them it's time they did more for girls.

It will take you less than a minute to sign up but for millions of girls around the world it will give them the chance for an education and a better life.

*Standard rates apply for text pledges