This is so tragic and was so preventable – please read and comment on the series of articles surrounding Amanda Todd’s recent suicide.

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Social+media+networks+tell+story+Vancouver+area+teen+committed/7375941/story.html

Here are some additional follow up stories:

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Bullied+teen+Amanda+Todd+took+life+Coroners+Service+confirms/7381793/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/Opinion/Columnists/DAPHNE+BRAMHAM+Amanda+tormentors+were+worse+than+mere/7383600/story.html – This brief op-ed contains some key insights on the effects of early sexualization of girls in Canadian society.

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Amanda+Todd+case+shows+bullying+traumatize+teen+girls/7388944/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Amanda+Todd+Anti+bullying+programs+learn+from+campaign/7393762/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/very+courageous+Amanda+Todd+father/7394530/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Bullying+Canada+breaking+point+says/7392590/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Amanda+Todd+death+inspires+readers+share+experiences+with+bullying/7392583/story.html

This is an eye-opening article from CNN.com published on September 26, 2012 that I highly recommend reading. It is about the individual and structural challenges facing the task of educating girls in Afghanistan. The complex intersection of education, health and gender-based violence is striking. What are your thoughts about this piece? You can find it at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/26/world/asia/cnnheroes-afghan-schoolgirls/index.html?hpt=hp_c1.