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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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OctobHER Feature: How Girls in Kenya, Uganda, and Vietnam are Leading Our World
In celebration of International Day of the Girl on October 11, Global Catalyst is inviting you to join #OctobHER: International Month of…
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Celebrate the Girls Leading Our World in OctobHER: International Month of the Girl
In 2011, the United Nations declared October 11th International Day of the Girl to acknowledge the unique barriers girls face globally and…
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In Cote D’Ivoire, Elsie Inspires the Next Generation of Leaders
Finding confidence in yourself is crucial to building confidence in those around you. In Côte D’Ivoire, Elsie has put this belief into…
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Making the World a Better Place Through Gender Equality
By Global Youth Correspondent Samantha, 19, Nigeria: “Heal the world Make it a better place For you and me, and the entire…
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Fatima Advocates for Reproductive Health Education in Ghana
One of the greatest barriers to success for young girls is lack of access to education about sexual and reproductive health. When…
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Meet our Newest Girl Advocacy Committee Members from Cambodia, Ghana, and Zambia!
Each year, Global Catalyst welcomes girl advocates from around the world to join our Girl Advocacy Committee (GAC). Through monthly virtual training…
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Youthful and Useful
By Global Youth Correspondent Samantha, 18, Nigeria Today, young people aged 15 to 24 account for 16% of the global population.GLOW girls…
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17-Year-Old Sarah Attended the Women Deliver Conference. Here’s What She Learned.
This July, four Global Catalyst youth leaders had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Women Deliver Conference (WDC) in Kigali, Rwanda —the…
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6 Reasons Why Female Friendships are Crucial for Girls’ Advocacy
Every year on International Friendship Day, we celebrate the relationships that bring joy, support, and connection to our lives. For girls, friendship…
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Jacinta Advocates for Female Business Owners in Nigeria
Jacinta Advocates for Female Financial Independence in Nigeria When girls are equipped with entrepreneurial skills, they’re able to achieve financial independence, build…
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Meet Samantha, Global Catalyst’s Inaugural Youth Correspondent!
At Global Catalyst, we amplify girls’ voices because we believe their advocacy can transform the world. We’re committed to providing a platform…
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Social and Emotional Learning as a Tool for Girl Advocacy
Adolescent girls need more than access to education to succeed. It’s crucial that they also develop their social and emotional skills to…
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