Interested in climate fiction but don’t know where to start? 28-year-old Sanjana Sekhar, one of nine finalists of Grist's Imagine 2200 climate fiction writing contest, discusses climate fiction, intergenerational relationships, and using storytelling for advocacy.
14-year-old Dilawaiz writes about how the gift of a bicycle led her on a transformative journey of resilience and empowerment.
14-year-old Mahtab reflects on the generosity of people in Pakistan towards her and other families from Afghanistan seeking refuge.
15-year-old student Alishba writes about how she refused to let societal expectations hinder her pursuit of personal growth and empowerment — and how her brother helped her along the way.
25-year-old, Maryam, also known as Nigerian influencer and comedian, Taaooma writes about how she uses her visibility to bring attention to important issues affecting girls in Nigeria, from domestic violence to access to education access.
16-year-old Saundarya reflects on how meeting Afghan youth activists taught her about the power of the voices of youth activism.
18-year-old Sara interviews authors Karimot and Zulaikha on their writing for social change and their focus on youth — “If we're really trying to change the way people think and see the world, then young people are the biggest key to that.”
20-year-old Ilana writes about how a brave letter from girls in her school set her on a path to combating gender-based discrimination throughout college.
16-year-old girls' rights activist, Nila Ibrahimi, shares how she created HerStory, a platform where Afghan women’s stories of courage are celebrated.
Photographers and sisters Manizha and Zahra Abbasi’s lives changed when the Taliban took control in 2021. They left the country, but their desire to create art and tell stories remained. In their own words, their photography shows “the thousands of beauties and merits of women [in Afghanistan].”
23-year-old climate activist, Alexia Lelercq takes us along as she and her peers fight for an equitable fossil fuel phase-out. Go behind the scenes at the largest climate conference in the world.
When Anoushka Sinha was 12, she was India’s youngest radio host. Now 21, she reflects on how her voice and passion for radio have shaped her advocacy for young women and girls like herself. From refusing marriage at a young age to working with UN ambassadors — it all started in the recording booth.
22-year-old Deborah Evbotokhai knows all too well the obstacles that impact young women in Nigeria. She writes about how her advocacy led her to champion girls’ education through the Nigerian Girls Guides Association.
Five young changemakers from around the world discuss the importance of education, their inspirations and share advice for other young people who want to make a difference.
21-year-old Rayana writes about how systemic racism and colonization impact immigration policy globally by pulling from her family’s experience emigrating to Australia.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
20-year-old Mehek Kandru, a college student from California, reflects on her chat with UN Youth Climate Advisor Joice Mendez on all things climate and youth activism.
18-year-old Maria Eduarda reflects on writing the #GirlsDecide Manifesto, demanding quality, equal education for all. To her, education is fundamental to their identities, activism, and liberation.
19-year-old Lua Quinelato reflects on her experience in a public university as a transvesti girl and finding community, and writing the #GirlsDecide Manifesto, demanding quality, equal education for all.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.