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If Every Girl Could Choose Her Own Future, What Would That Future Look Like? 5 Girls Share Their Visions.
Read the story: If Every Girl Could Choose Her Own Future, What Would That Future Look Like? 5 Girls Share Their Visions.Girls around the world are navigating societal pressures, cultural norms, and barriers to safety and education that limit their dreams and opportunities. In honor of International Day of the Girl, we asked girls around the world to imagine something different: The responses we received are full of hope, possibility, and a desire to create something…
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A Girl-Led Solution to Period Poverty: A Q&A with the 18-Year-Old Co-Founder of Girls for School Pads, Uganda
Menstruation is a normal part of life. But globally, girls face discrimination, stigma, and shame when they’re on their periods — all…
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A GirI-Informed Approach to Data Collection
By Kajal Kotecha, Global Catalyst Data Analyst In recent years, there’s been an important shift towards recognizing that adolescent girls have the…
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Earth Day Feature: These Nigerian Girls Are Recycling for Girls’ Education
Worldwide, adolescent girls face significant barriers to completing their education. Often, these barriers are exacerbated by environmental factors that disproportionately harm girls. …
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Samjhana Ignites the Power of Girls in Nepal
In some areas of Nepal, girls are kept from reaching their full potential simply because of their gender. The cultural practice of…
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Huyen Is Proving the Value of Girls in Vietnam
Girls around the world face insurmountable challenges that keep them from living the lives they deserve. In rural areas of Vietnam, adolescent…
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I Am A Survivor: Overcoming Early Marriage in Rural Kenya
Girls deserve a childhood free from exploitation and violence. But every year, at least 12 million girls around the world are forced…
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Positive Affirmation Valentines
Positive affirmations can go a long way in brightening someone’s day and helping them feel confident and empowered. This Valentine’s Day, spread…
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Alice Escaped Female Genital Mutilation. Then She Rescued Her Sister.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) harms an estimated 3 million girls each year. The cultural practice, documented in over 30 countries worldwide, involves…
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An Island Where Change is Possible: How Mentorship is Transforming a Community in Kenya
On an island just north of mainland Kenya — where the soft sound of crashing waves rocks fishermen to sleep as they…
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Building Girls’ Agency, Voice, and Power for a Better World: Our Theory of Change
By Crystal Sprague, Executive Director At Global Catalyst, we mentor girls around the world to become powerful advocates and confident leaders. From…
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10 Ways Girls Can Persevere Today
By Global Youth Correspondent Samantha, age 19, Nigeria Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State of the United States once said: “Women…
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