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I was told that I can't be the Student Representative Council President because am a girl but I fought and soured during election time and I was chosen by the students to be their President and that's when I realized that girls can also lead and actually bring change........As am typing am the Former SRC President I led with my shoulders bold and head up and proofed that I can also do what boys can do with or without limitations...Girls are actually good leaders
IN MY AGE IF 11 I FELT GENDER IN-EQUALITY WHEN I WENT TO A HOSPITAL WHERE FAMILY MEMBERS WERE WAITING FOR BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH SWEETS,BUT WHEN A BABY GIRL CAME ALL SWEETS REMAINED UNUSED AND I DIDN'T GET SWEETS AFTER SEEING THE FACE OF FAMILY MEMBERS OF MY RELATIVES,I ASKED MY FATHER AND HE TOLD THAT ITS OUR STEREOTYPES MINDSET ABOUT THE GIRLS AND WHOLE COMMUNITY IS IN GRIP OF THIS SENSE.I STARTED WIRKING UOIN THE ISSUE AND TILL MY AGE OF 18 NOW MY VOICES HAVE AWARED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH MY INTERVIEW TAKEN BY MORE THAN 300 MEDIA HOUSES.I WAS OFFICIALLY CALLED BY HON'BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA AND GOT RECOGNISED BY THE UN FOUNDATION USA
At age 10 I was told that I couldn’t continue my schooling even though I was coming top of my class because I am a girl child . From that age I have always dreamt of becoming a graduate someday so I had to do nanny jobs to save up money to go back to school because I believed that it was better than to be married off to someone that will not allowed me to go back to school because for me education is the own way my voice can be heard and to inspired other young women and girls to pursue their dreams. I am glad I made that decision because today I am a graduate advocating for inclusive and quality education.
As a woman in the stem field, I am often told that it’s not possible. I competed in an underwater robotics competition at the age of 17, it was me and three other girls on the same team. We were told that we weren’t good enough and not expected to do well. We excelled in both the national and regional competitions, and were the only all female team to compete at the international level. Don’t let anyone tell you how good you’re allowed to be at something your passionate about.
I’m Sara Asif lives in Taxila (Pakistan). Basically I’m a psychologist I did Bs (hons) in psychology and diploma in clinical psychology. Since 2016 I am working as an affiliate director of I Support the Girls Pakistan as a volunteer. I’m educating marginalized females about several thing like personal health how to use pads.
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.
"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.
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