Meta's recent decision to limit #PoliticalContent has #HumanRights advocates concerned as they rely on #SocialMedia to shed light on injustices. Learn about this decision & what you can do to support #activists navigate the changing social media landscape bit.ly/3TOoBbS

Meet Leila Freedman, Girl Rising's new Vice President of Development! Leila joins us with 20 years of experience in #InternationalDevelopment & #Fundraising in #LatinAmerica , #SoutheastAsia and the #UnitedStates . Join us in giving Leila a warm welcome in the comments! 🌟

#Gambia could become the first country in the world to overturn a #FGM ban, a concerning decision for #Women & #Girls 's rights. Raise your voice, share this post to spread awareness & demand action to uphold the ban on FGM in The Gambia & across the globe!n.pr/49ti5gD

Here's another reason to advocate for #GirlsEducation : A #child whose #mother can read is 50% more likely to live past age five. On this #WorldHealthDay spread awareness that a healthier world starts with educating more #girls . girlrising.org Source: UNESCO, UNGEI

Today, on what would have been #MayaAngelou 's 96th #birthday , we honor her legacy of #advocacy for #WomenRights , #RacialJustice , & #GlobalHarmony . Here's to her invaluable contributions to shaping a better #world for all! 📸Chester Higgins Jr

It's been 900+ days since girls 12 & older in #Afghanistan were banned from accessing #education . We can't let them fade into the shadows. The world must stand in solidarity & continue to fight for their basic #rights ! Retweet this to amplify awareness.
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When Jyoti, a college student at University of Delhi, started teaching Girl Rising’s curriculum in #NewDelhi she had no idea how much the lessons would change her. Now she's a testament to the power of #education .
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Meet Sonal Dhanani, the newest addition to Girl Rising's team as #Pakistan Country Manager! Sonal has more than 12 years of experience working to promote #HumanRights , #Peacebuilding , and #GenderEquality . Join us in celebrating Sonal in the comments below! 🌟

Here's to rupi kaur! The queen of #InstaPoets herself & a #PhenomenalWoman whose poetry transcends pages & is revolutionizing people’s relationships with #Poetry , #HumanRights & #GlobalWellBeing . See more at #PhenomenalGirlRising

Meet Diana Trujillo, NASA's first #ColombianAmerican #flightdirector , who is not just exploring space but also creating spaces for #women in #STEM to thrive! Join us in celebrating the #phenomenal Diana Trujillo and her extraordinary contributions to science & humanity.

If you've ever wondered how a can of soda may be connected to #ForcedMarriage , bonded #labor , and loss of #education opportunities, then read this powerful piece of #InvestigativeJournalism by The New York Times and @thefullerproject: bit.ly/3x3jTzm RT to spread #awareness .

#Water is a basic necessity for all but millions of #women & #girls can't access water for their households. On #WorldWaterDay let's work for a world where they can access clean water without sacrificing their #education , livelihoods, or well-being. Share & amplify the call.

#FutureRisingFellows demanded youth-led solutions at last week's #UNCSW68 . Anjali Boyd (US), Charitie Ropati (US), Dayana Blanco (Bolivia), & Khongorzul Batbayar (Mongolia) spoke up for youth rights at Girl Rising's special event. Learn more at the link: girlrising.org

A happier world starts with nations investing in the education and independence of girls & women. When girls & women rise, collective happiness increases and we all thrive. This International Day of Happiness, invest in girls: girlrising.org

Last week we hosted an interactive discussion between #FutureRisingFellows & 80 #YouthLeaders & #ClimateAdvocates at a #UNCSW68 parallel event. Future Rising Fellows Charitie Ropati, Dayana Blanco, Khongorzul Batbayar & Anjali Boyd emphasized the power of youth in #ClimateAction .

Let's #BeLikeNgozi and ignite change! 🌟Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first #African and female Director-General of the WTO, inspires girls and women globally through her resilience, intelligence, and global leadership. See more stores using the hashtag #PhenomenalGirlRising

Today we celebrate #NobelLaureate , #Activist & #PhenomenalWoman Rigoberta Menchú Tum! Her work reminds us of the power one woman holds to spark meaningful change and ignite movements for a better, more equitable world. See more stories using the hashtag #PhenomenalGirlRising

Meet #MarineEcologist , Elected Official & #FutureRisingFellow Anjali Boyd who will be part of Girl Rising's sold-out UNCSW86 Parallel Event on Thursday. She’ll share her insights on youth #climateaction . Learn more: girlrising.org/events-and-cam…

Meet #Bolivian #ClimateActivist & #FutureRisingFellow Dayana Blanco. She’s part of the sold-out Girl Rising #UN #CSW on March 14th, an interactive discussion focused on #youth -led solutions to the #climatecrisis . Learn more: girlrising.org/events-and-cam…

On #InternationalDayOfWomenJudges , we celebrate the contributions of #WomenJudges & recognize the disproportionate representation of #women in decision-making spaces. Let’s recommit to advocating for girls’ & women’s education & their opportunities to pursue careers they dream of