Learn from the next generation of leaders in their own words.
For International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV), three students Chiara, Sara and Saundarya explore the intersectional relationship between global femicide, education, rights, their safety and their calls for government action to ensure all girls and young women can thrive.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
Can you point to the moment you knew you were an activist? 25-year-old Laurine can. Advocating for students' needs in university sparked her commitment to creating inclusive spaces that reflect student needs and inspired her to join the Girls ‘ Vision steering committee, helping girls around the world map out their dreams for their education. Laurine shares why she joined Girls’ Vision for Education, her takeaways, and why the voices of young women should be the driving force behind education policy.
Have you ever mentored someone and found that you got just as much from the experience as they did? 11-year-old Eman reflects on her the challenges and rewards of mentoring younger students in her school through Cities for Children — an organisation supported by Malala Fund.
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.
15-year-old student Alishba writes about how she refused to let societal expectations hinder her pursuit of personal growth and empowerment — and how her brother helped her along the way.
25-year-old, Maryam, also known as Nigerian influencer and comedian, Taaooma writes about how she uses her visibility to bring attention to important issues affecting girls in Nigeria, from domestic violence to access to education access.
16-year-old Saundarya reflects on how meeting Afghan youth activists taught her about the power of the voices of youth activism.
20-year-old Ilana writes about how a brave letter from girls in her school set her on a path to combating gender-based discrimination throughout college.
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.
21-year-old Rayana writes about how systemic racism and colonization impact immigration policy globally by pulling from her family’s experience emigrating to Australia.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
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.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
23-year-old climate activist Alexia Leclercq reflects on finding community and purpose within the youth climate movement through a love letter.
15-year-old Fatima Binte Muhammad writes about her busy week attending Model United Nations events and advocating for girls’ rights through an online community, GirlUp.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
20-year-old Saachi Shetty writes about her experience with body shaming and its effects. She also interviews her closest friends to share how it’s affected their self-confidence, robbed them of feeling comfortable in their own skin, and at times, disrupted their education.