24-year-old Malala Fund Fellow, Jane, reflects on the day girls voiced their needs to policymakers at a Malala Fund Nigeria organized Day of the Girl event in Abuja. From policy demands and panel discussions to a painting session, young women came together to commemorate International Day of the Girl Child — as a celebration of their strength and creativity and give space for their education demands.
24-year-old Halima Yusuf reflects on how her mother’s story of being taken out of school inspired her to pursue her education and is the reflection of the realities of many girls in Nigeria today. When girls are excluded from decision-making tables where their lives are shaped, they suffer. This piece is expanded from Halima’s address to Nigerian policymakers at a Malala Fund Nigeria organised an International Day of the Girl event in Abuja last week.
On International Day of the Girl, girls and young women gathered in Nigeria to tell policymakers exactly what they need to accomplish their vision for the future. Led by girls, for girls this was an opportunity for them to share their ideas and drive policy change.
9-year-old Ashezi always loved to read, but when she began a book club for refugees, she took her dedication to reading to a new level.
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.
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.
In light of the 2023 presidential election, girls in Nigeria share their hopes, dreams and visions for their country.
Khadija Dikko takes us through a week in her life as she submits her final project for the semester.
Young women in Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria and Pakistan discuss how climate-related events prevent girls from learning.
11-year-old Bintu shares how ACE Radio School allowed her to continue learning in lockdown.
18-year-old Aladeselu Margaret Ayomikun writes about the challenges university students face.
Nigeria’s movement against police brutality became increasingly violent this week as soldiers opened fire on protestors.
Nigerian playwright and student Simi Aluko writes about creating art that is a holistic, creative, truthful exploration of life.
Simi Aluko ònkọ̀wé eré oníṣe àti akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọmọ ilẹ̀ Nigeria nkọ̀wé nípa ṣíṣe ẹ̀dá iṣẹ́ ọnà èyí tí ó sopọ̀ mọ́ ara wọn, tí a fi ọgbọ́n àtinúdá gbé kalẹ̀, tí ó sì jẹ́ ìwádìí òtítọ́ nípa ìgbé ayé.
Assembly's latest series features 30 female athletes around the world who defy convention on and off the field.
When it comes to being inclusive, the golfing world isn’t up to par — but these young women from Nepal, Nigeria and Mexico are working to change that.
समावेशी हुने कुरा आउँदा, गल्फ संसार अपेक्षित स्तरमा छैन - तर नेपाल, नाइजेरिया र मेक्सिकोका यी युवतीहरूले यसलाई परिवर्तन गर्न प्रयास गरिरहेका छन् ।
21-year-old Elizabeth Anyanacho on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics and how taekwondo taught her the confidence to stand out.
From Afghanistan to Australia, these teachers are helping girls stay in school.
20-year-old Nigerian teacher Aramide Akintimehin asks Abi about the novel, girls’ education and finding your voice.