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4 Powerful Stories from a Refugee Camp in Malawi That Remind Us What Girls Can Achieve
Read the story: 4 Powerful Stories from a Refugee Camp in Malawi That Remind Us What Girls Can AchieveDzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi is home to more than 60,000 refugees from neighboring countries who have escaped violence, conflict, and persecution. Life in the camp is challenging. Economic opportunities are limited, education is not guaranteed, and recent cuts to international funding have placed even greater strain on already stretched resources. For girls, these circumstances…
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Youth Advocates Speak on Access to Justice: 5 Takeaways from Our Global Dialogue
At the 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women, global leaders gathered to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing…
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This International Women’s Day, We Need Accountability — Not Applause
Every year in March, the global community comes together to commemorate International Women’s Day: to celebrate progress, achievements, and so-called “advancements” in…
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Khloe Thompson: From Kare Bags to Global Impact, and What It Really Takes
Global Catalyst believes in the power of girls to lead, create, and inspire. Our new series, The Ally Series, puts youth changemakers…
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The Reality of Being a Teenager in Córdoba, Argentina
By Azul, from Argentina Many people think adolescence is a curse, a period full of problems. But being a teenager is actually…
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When Summer Hurts: Adolescence, Relationships, and Lessons on Rights
By Azul, from Argentina Hello, my name is Azul, and today I want to share a story about being a teenager. It…
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Protagonists of Change: Breaking the Silence for Menstrual Dignity
Community Report: From Suffering in Silence to Turning Need into Empowerment, by Ángeles and Ruth, from Paraguay The conversation around menstruation in…
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Learning to Protect What’s Ours: A Girl’s Journey in Sexual and Reproductive Rights
By Estela (14), from Colombia In my community, many girls like me grow up believing that feeling unsafe in the streets is…
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Reflections from Peru: Girls’ Voices for a Better Future
By Romina, Yanela, and Zharick, from Peru In Peru, we currently live in a society where women’s votes are not given the…
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Women of the Sea: How Huanchaco’s Girls Are Leading Environmental Change
By Valeria and Saina from Peru Huanchaco is a seaside town located in the northern region of Peru. It is considered worldwide…
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Dreaming Without Fear: A Future with Choices, Not Adolescent Pregnancies
By Yeimi (17) and Gabriela (17), from Guatemala In Guatemala, adolescent pregnancies remain a painful and concerning reality. Guatemala has the third-highest…
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Protecting Our Identity: Youth on the Move
By Jessica (17) and Andrea (17), from Guatemala Every day, thousands of adolescents leave behind their homes, their schools, their friends, and…
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