Meet some of the young leaders who are leading the fight for education and equality — and get tips for your own activism.
For International Day of the Girl, Malala talks with two Malala Fund Fellows, Dr. Ayesha Kareem and Tamilore Omojola, about their work in co-leading Girls’ Vision for Education and what keeps them inspired as fellow activists.
Meet Hassena, Elizabeth, Antara, Laurine, and Miriam — the five young women who made up the Girls’ Vision for Education steering committee. Read why they joined, how the experience has impacted their advocacy and why girls’ voices must be at the centre of education policy.
Hear what girls are demanding from world leaders at the Summit of the Future.
27-year-old Tamana recounts her harrowing experience imprisoned by the Taliban, her life as a student and lawyer in Afghanistan, protesting in the streets of Kabul and trying to rebuild a life after leaving Afghanistan.
27-year-old teacher turned Hazara activist, Sorayya, recounts the harrowing experience of being arrested by the Taliban, the struggle of young women in the country and her call for global solidarity in the stand against gender apartheid.
20-year-old climate activist, Hania Imran, reflects through a poem, about her disillusionment while attending COP28 during the bombardment of Gaza at the end of 2023.
19-year-old Guncha reflects on the first time she learned about ecofeminism, a term referring to the relationship between woman and nature and the shared history of oppression. She writes about the legacy of ecofeminism in India and why the history is important for girl activists.
16-year-old Saundarya reflects on how meeting Afghan youth activists taught her about the power of the voices of youth activism.
16-year-old girls' rights activist, Nila Ibrahimi, shares how she created HerStory, a platform where Afghan women’s stories of courage are celebrated.
18-year-old Paballo reflects on how historical knowledge of South Africa — her home country — helps her draw similarities across three different contexts and understand her role in demanding justice.
When Anoushka Sinha was 12, she was India’s youngest radio host. Now 21, she reflects on how her voice and passion for radio have shaped her advocacy for young women and girls like herself. From refusing marriage at a young age to working with UN ambassadors — it all started in the recording booth.
22-year-old Deborah Evbotokhai knows all too well the obstacles that impact young women in Nigeria. She writes about how her advocacy led her to champion girls’ education through the Nigerian Girls Guides Association.
Five young changemakers from around the world discuss the importance of education, their inspirations and share advice for other young people who want to make a difference.
17-year-old Cynthia Medina, is an organizer from Florida, working to make sure youth voices are included in conversations about important issues today such as censorship in schools, racial justice, and reproductive health.
Read about these 10 girl-powered moments to celebrate on the Day of the Girl to see how girls and young women, just like you, are raising their voices and taking a stance.
Pashtana Durrani, Axana Soltan, and Freshta Karim are at the forefront of alternative learning initiatives for Afghan youth in the face of the girls’ ban on secondary education.
22-year-old college graduate, Nadia, reflects on the Sudanese civil war and what she hopes for her country moving forward.
Samar shares how she advocates for Pakistani girls and women through her films.
The 22-year-old artist discusses creating healing spaces for communities impacted by injustice.
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