When the Taliban took over in August 2021, Marina witnessed the targeted destruction of Afghan girls' and women's rights, especially in education. She found her passion in teaching other girls. First, by creating educational videos through her YouTube channel, then through Begum Organisation for Women. By producing videos for Begum TV, she helps girls continue their secondary education
For International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV), three students Chiara, Sara and Saundarya explore the intersectional relationship between global femicide, education, rights, their safety and their calls for government action to ensure all girls and young women can thrive.
Betty Shitahun, 25, reflects on her journey as a deaf rights activist in Ethiopia and how she's carved out space for girls just like her with Roots and Wings ELIXIR, a Malala Fund-supported organisation.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
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.
Two students from Syria and Ukraine explain how their identity as refugees and asylum seekers can influence their daily lives.
27-year-old teacher turned Hazara activist, Sorayya, recounts the harrowing experience of being arrested by the Taliban, the struggle of young women in the country and her call for global solidarity in the stand against gender apartheid.
Harrow High School students wrote messages to Afghan girls, expressing their solidarity and awe at their bravery and resilience, and affirming Afghan girls’ right to education.
1000 days have passed since the Taliban banned girls’ education in Afghanistan. Here are messages from Afghan girls to the world amid the ongoing crisis.
16-year-old Saundarya reflects on how meeting Afghan youth activists taught her about the power of the voices of youth activism.
When the Taliban took over Kabul in 2021, girls were no longer allowed to attend schools. LEARN, a nonprofit co-founded by Malala Fund Education Champion, Pashtana Durrani, is changing that. 4 Afghan students recount what they miss most about school, their favourite subjects and more.
18-year-old Paballo reflects on how historical knowledge of South Africa — her home country — helps her draw similarities across three different contexts and understand her role in demanding justice.
17-year-old Cynthia Medina, is an organizer from Florida, working to make sure youth voices are included in conversations about important issues today such as censorship in schools, racial justice, and reproductive health.
La activista Yanisbeth González Robinson explica por qué debemos reflejar las perspectivas de los pueblos indígenas en las soluciones climáticas.
Activist Yanisbeth González Robinson shares why we should reflect Indigenous people’s perspectives in climate solutions.
15-year-old Nicol Duran-Peña shares her experience being involved in exalt, a youth programme aimed at helping those in the criminal justice system build life skills and connecting them with mentors.
After seeing a need in her community, Nora reflects on developing spaces for students to celebrate their unique identities, building a literary magazine for and by students of colour, and advice for young, student organizers.
Three student activists Anya, Gargi and Paballo explore the intersectional relationship between girls’ education and their mental health.
Aiman Ramizy reflects on the loss of her homeland after the August 2021 evacuation at Kabul airport. She documents her experiences through poetry and photos.
22-year-old college graduate, Nadia, reflects on the Sudanese civil war and what she hopes for her country moving forward.