Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2024) – Girl Up is thrilled to announce the 2024 USA Leadership Summit, a transformative in-person event aimed at uplifting youth leaders and promoting gender equality, is coming to Los Angeles on June 20-21, 2024. Â
Bringing together 100 girls and youth from across the nation, the Girl Up USA Leadership Summit promises two full days of idea-sharing, skill-building, and strategy-developing on ways to advance gender justice worldwide.
Uniting under the theme “Rest & Resist: Harnessing our Power for Change,” attendees will participate in a variety of interactive workshops, inspiring panel discussions, and influential networking sessions offering these passionate young activists the opportunity to engage in actionable activities centered around driving positive change in their communities and beyond.Â
Featuring prominent advocates & thought leaders including Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, Actresses Ava Kolker and Demi Singleton, Singer-Songwriter MILCK, and Author Berna Anat, this year’s Summit will focus on promoting the balance of mental wellness, celebrating wins in the gender equality movement, telling impactful stories, creating innovative social enterprises, and encouraging further global activism to advance gender justice. Â
“Girls around the nation are looking for ways to find community, discuss passion-driven issues, and find joy,” said Priestley Johnson, Director of Girl Up USA. “That’s why we are so excited to welcome young changemakers to the 2024 USA Leadership Summit. This event is a powerful platform for young women to connect, learn, and grow. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, we are not only shaping the future of a new generation of leaders, but also the future of this country.” Â
Registration for the Girl Up USA 2024 Leadership Summit is now open. For more information and to secure your spot, visit girlup.org/usa. Join Girl Up in Los Angeles this June, and be part of an inspiring journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future.Â
About Girl Up:Â
Girl Up is a youth-centered leadership development initiative dedicated to advancing gender justice worldwide. We believe that when girls and women are in positions of leadership, they work to create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010, Girl Up operates a global network of regional affiliates and serves 270,000 girls and youth leaders in 155 countries.Â
