State of Girls
Where We Work
North America
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Meet the Girl Up Alumna, podcaster, and activist who’s rewriting the narrative for Black girls & women everywhere. Not just during #BlackHistoryMonth. But every. Single. Day.
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Girl Up Pankh Club leader Kavya explores how scientific research can bring together people with diverse backgrounds and create a shared sense of purpose to drive social progress.
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Check out Girl Up Mexico, an affiliate that trains, inspires and connects girls to be leaders and activists for gender equality
Europe
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Read about how a Girl Up Ukraine Club is partnering with Girl Up Clubs worldwide to help Ukrainian elders in need
Asia
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See how Girl Up India is using storytelling as a tool for breaking barriers and building connections in activism and education
Southeast Asia
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Only 16% of Southeast Asia students enrolled in STEM studies are women. Learn more about our WiSci Southeast Asia Girls STEAM Camp
Read Our Stories
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I would go to the field to play at the girls’ training to get to know Try Rugby, meet the girls who are venturing into this truculent sport and invite them to be part of Girl Up.
Leticia Bahia
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Discover why this Girl Up leader is calling for more diversity and inclusion in research—and how this change could help save thousands in underrepresented communities.
Kamisi, USA
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Girl Up Brasil's Executive Director pens an inspiring message about the impact (& future!) of Brasilian Girl Up leaders
Leticia Bahia
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In this interview, explore LGBTQIA+ rights, representation, and activism in India, as well as the role of education and advocacy in fostering a more inclusive society.
Hameeda Syed & Anushka Maheshwary
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The event hadn’t even started and I was already feeling a connection with all these women who were here because of a common goal: to fight for equality.
Taryn Everdeen
How We work

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I never thought that I would get an opportunity like this: to be surrounded by so many amazing girls who are just as passionate about social justice issues as I am.
Fatimata Cham, 2018-2019 Teen Advisor

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