As a teacher at a girls' school in Shangla, KPK, run by Zindagi Trust and funded by Malala Fund, one day I noticed one of my students was absent on a daily basis. Her friends informed me that she had left school and was being forced to marry. I was shocked, barely in class 6, this young girl being taken out of education and pushed into marriage.
I informed our administrative director, and we decided to visit the child's father after school. We spent nearly four hours engaging in a persuasive conversation, urging him to reconsider his decision. Finally, he agreed to let her complete her education, after 4 hours of discussion.
SHE IS BACK !

MYSELF JAHNAVI,A 17 YEARS OLD GENDER EQUALITY ACTIVIST STARTED WORKING UPON CRUCIAL ISSUES LIKE GENDER STEREOTYPES SINCE MY AGE OF 11,WHEN I FELT THAT HOW COMMUNITY FEELS SAD AT THE TIME OF GIRL CHILD BIRTH.SWEETS WERE PURCHASED IN ANTICIPATION OF A MALE CHILD BUT NOT DISTRIBUTED.SINCE THEN I WENT SLUMS/RURAL AREAS/EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO AWARE THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PARTICIPATED IN ABOUT 250 ONLINE MEETINGS RELATING THESE,AND MY THESE EFFORTS MADE ME HAT-TRICK RECIPIENT OF GIRL UP GRANT/PROJECT/SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE AS WELL AS GAVE A CHANCE OF OFFICIAL CALL BY HON'BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA.DURING MY CAMPAIGN I FACED DIFFICULTIES BUT IGNORED

At 16 years, we had a dream! One that would shine a light on the world through the lens of positive social impact. This dream was nearly futile when one of our previous website designers ridiculed us by saying we were not good enough to achieve our dreams.

5 years later, we are award-winning changemakers whom have been recognised by UNF, UN Women, etc, for our works in achieving the SDGs.

Gender stereotyping is at its peak and has shattered the dreams of many girls. Through storytelling, working with education stakeholders and hosting empowerment programmes in schools we have been able to reduce the harmful effects of gender stereotypes.

Miss Shakeela Appeal for treatment Aid to UN Girls Education initiative.
Miss Shakeela operate a volunteer Girls school from the last 22 years in her village Jhanda Swabi KPK Pakistan a backward area. Where no Girls education before. She started a campaign in years 2000 and raised voice for Girls basic education Rights. Faced many challenges included terrorism. Many times terrorist warned her to stop promote girls education in her society. Instead of life threat she don't care of her life and continue door to door campaign. 300 girls school strength . Now she suffered from muscles weakness disease muscular dystrophy her treatment possible

In a bustling Middle Eastern city, I faced gender-based violence daily. Despite the challenges, I persevered for the sake of future generations. Eventually, change came, and I was free to dream without limitations. - Dana

As a young minority girl, I had an early opportunity to gain exposure in the field of Urban Development, which is rare for young black girls. My exposure to Development gave me the interest of Architecture a field that women fill 20% of the population of licensed Architects. People feel women and girls shouldn't be in fields like Development, Architecture and Construction. Through my youth organization, A Girl Like Me Inc., I expose young girls to STEM professions and create civic opportunities for them to participate in community development projects in their direct neighborhoods.

When I was 10 years old, I was very proud to be the first in my class. I went to my grandparents' house to show them my school results. While I was jumping up and down with joy, my smart cousin, a boy, said: "That can't be possible, you're a girl". My heart sank. I'll never forget that day.

When I was 10 years old, I was very proud to be the first in my class. I went to my grandparents' house to show them my school results. While I was jumping up and down with joy, my smart cousin, a boy, said: "That can't be possible, you're a girl". My heart sank. I'll never forget that day.

"No way you are faster than the boys. You must have cheated" This was told to me many times in school by the Gym teacher. I didn't cheat I was fast like a girl!

In my school I was told that I couldn't play with boys, and that I should only play with girls.