9-year-old Ashezi always loved to read, but when she began a book club for refugees, she took her dedication to reading to a new level.
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.
Meet DigiTruck Ethiopia — the refurbished, moveable classroom making coding more accessible to girls across the country. For Ekram, a student in the programme, this refurbished, moveable classroom has made coding — and the mentors she’s met through it — a lifeline for her.
Interested in climate fiction but don’t know where to start? 28-year-old Sanjana Sekhar, one of nine finalists of Grist's Imagine 2200 climate fiction writing contest, discusses climate fiction, intergenerational relationships, and using storytelling for advocacy.
14-year-old Dilawaiz writes about how the gift of a bicycle led her on a transformative journey of resilience and empowerment.
14-year-old Mahtab reflects on the generosity of people in Pakistan towards her and other families from Afghanistan seeking refuge.
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.
18-year-old Sara interviews authors Karimot and Zulaikha on their writing for social change and their focus on youth — “If we're really trying to change the way people think and see the world, then young people are the biggest key to that.”
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.
When the Taliban took over Kabul in 2021, girls were no longer allowed to attend schools. LEARN, a nonprofit co-founded by Malala Fund Education Champion, Pashtana Durrani, is changing that. 4 Afghan students recount what they miss most about school, their favourite subjects and more.
16-year-old girls' rights activist, Nila Ibrahimi, shares how she created HerStory, a platform where Afghan women’s stories of courage are celebrated.
Photographers and sisters Manizha and Zahra Abbasi’s lives changed when the Taliban took control in 2021. They left the country, but their desire to create art and tell stories remained. In their own words, their photography shows “the thousands of beauties and merits of women [in Afghanistan].”
23-year-old climate activist, Alexia Lelercq takes us along as she and her peers fight for an equitable fossil fuel phase-out. Go behind the scenes at the largest climate conference in the world.
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.
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.