Egypt’s girls speak out to fight sexual harassment
Girls in Cairo often get sexually harassed on their way to school but they don’t report the crime. A UN study found... Read More
Why give up the knife? Former FGM practitioner speaks out
According to the World Health Organization, female genital mutilation comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female... Read More
The unbearable consequences of early marriage
Aïssa, 22, is a radiant young woman. The blue veil brings out her sparkling eyes. Nothing seems to indicate that she is... Read More
Former News Anchor Jo Ngai Presents: Sexual Violence in Sierra Leone
To raise public awareness of the threats faced by girls in developing countries, Jo Ngai, the former anchor is invited to present... Read More
Girls Wish for Having Access to Sanitation
World Toilet Day is a United Nations observance each November 19. The subject of World Toilet Day may sound humorous to you... Read More
End Violence Against Women
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime, and most of... Read More
Stop Girls to Become Child Brides! Ms. June Leung, Founder of Beacon College: Let’s offer a helping hand
Each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18 – the equivalent of one every 2 seconds. In many... Read More
No More Embarrassment for Kenyan Girls
In Hong Kong, girls can buy sanitary pads easily in stores. Yet, access to sanitary pads can be a tough challenge for... Read More
Refugee Girls Face Multiple Risks
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every year to raise awareness of the difficulties facing refugees worldwide and to drive... Read More