Earlier this month, I was roaming the streets of Leipzig, Germany, my friend’s small daughter tightly clutching my hand as we made our way down the packed high street. As we passed the town hall, her eyes fell on a poster hanging from the building. A large black...
Dear Reader, This issue gathers stories of girls now, and stories of women who were girls when their lives took a dramatic turn. Girlhood defines who we are as women, both in positive and negative aspects. Read how we can encourage young girls to believe in their...
It seems obvious who the International Day of the Girl Child would to focus on— girls. And that is correct, on one hand. But this day is also aimed at everyone who is in a position to empower, educate, guide, and support girls around the world. International Day...
Dear Reader, Last week’s International Day of the Girl Child is featured prominently in this issue. But we believe that every day is a Girl’s day and a day for change! Meet 12-year-old Palestinian Janna, who undertakes a “Jihad” for girl...
This morning, I woke up to a bad cold, stomach cramps and rainy weather outside, so what could be more tempting than to grab a cup of tea and crawl back under the covers to get some major news updates on my phone? It took me roughly five minutes and half way into my...
