girls and young women

Two-thirds of girls change their behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, with over half indicating they don’t feel safe on public transport.

Malala Yousafzai has given a powerful speech at an international education conference, calling on leaders to support girls’ education. 

Research underscores the need to initiate pelvic health education early, as young girls engage in sports and other high-impact activities.

One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence daily or almost daily, with almost 40% being harassed at least once a month. 

A growing number of girls are reporting fears around their safety as they campaigning for a better world.

To better support eating disorder treatment, the government has announced this week that $70 million in grants will go towards programs.

While schools were often sites of harm for our participants, uniform should not be seen as a “normal” part of growing up.

If we want to see urgent and equitable climate action, we must create more opportunities for young women to be part of these conversations

Investing in girls’ education should be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, as it can deliver unparalleled economic returns.

Girls and young women with disabilities in developing countries have been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 crisis.