Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group
Centering adolescent girls’ voices and advancing girl-led policies and programmes with UNICEF
The Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group is a group of adolescent girls and young women aged 12–24 who work together in partnership with UNICEF to amplify the importance of girl-centred, girl-led policy, decision making and programming.
Now in its third cohort, GGLAG brings together young girl leaders from across diverse countries and regions, reflecting UNICEF’s commitment to meaningful adolescent girl engagement and leadership. The group advocates for adolescent girls’ rights, empowerment and leadership on issues that shape their lives, from child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and gender-based violence to access to education and quality health services, climate change, poverty, and the challenges girls face in humanitarian settings.
As a global platform for girls’ leadership, the group ensures that diverse perspectives and lived experiences inform decisions that affect girls worldwide. Members provide advice and feedback on UNICEF’s work with and for adolescent girls, including policy, advocacy, programming and overall strategy, helping to ensure girls are not only consulted but are active partners in shaping solutions to the challenges they face.
Meet the members
These young leaders come from diverse communities and lived experiences. Each brings her own story, courage and vision, and together, they share a powerful determination to make girls' rights a global priority.
youth members
Gargee is passionate about girls’ and women’s rights to education, safety and healthcare. As a UNICEF Bangladesh Youth Advocate and a child journalist, she has written extensively about challenges facing women and girls, particularly gender-based violence, child marriage and child labour.
In her hometown, Gargee has led campaigns with children, parents and local authorities to help prevent child marriage. She also teaches math, science and English to young Indigenous children, helping them build the foundations they need to transition into mainstream schools.
Gargee dreams of a society where women and girls are safe, free and healthy, and hopes to continue supporting girls in her community to realize their rights and potential.
Jeliel is an adolescent leader and passionate advocate for the rights and meaningful participation of girls and adolescents with disabilities. Living with cerebral palsy and hearing loss, she is committed to challenging barriers to inclusion and showing what young people with disabilities can achieve.
An elite swimmer, Jeliel represented Bolivia at the Fourth Special Olympics Latin American Games. Beyond sport, Jeliel has taken part in advocacy initiatives with UNICEF and other United Nations agencies. Through RoboTICAs, she has also helped develop technological solutions to support adolescents with hearing disabilities.
As a member of the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, she hopes to amplify the voices of adolescent girls with disabilities and ensure their perspectives help shape the decisions and policies that affect their lives.
Imane is from the Indigenous Mbororo community and a passionate advocate for girls’ rights, education and community development. Her advocacy focuses particularly on preventing gender-based violence and addressing barriers to girls’ education.
Imane participated in Cameroon’s first National Girls’ Summit, where she spoke before more than 5,000 participants and shared her vision of a future where every girl has the opportunity to learn, thrive and reach her full potential.
As a young leader, Imane hopes to challenge harmful stereotypes around girls’ education and inspire other girls to pursue their dreams with confidence.
Amanda is a young advocate for the rights of girls and adolescents who believes strongly in the power of meaningful participation. As a member of UNICEF Colombia’s Adolescents on the Move Network, she works to ensure that children and adolescents in vulnerable local and migrant communities have opportunities to make their voices heard in the spaces where decisions affecting them are made.
She participates in the Atlantic Departmental Participation Table and other advocacy spaces, where she raises awareness of issues affecting adolescents. Amanda has also represented Colombia at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean’s World Women’s Congress, highlighting the importance of girls’ participation and equal access to opportunities.
She hopes to become a doctor and continue serving her community, while contributing to a future where every girl and woman can live free from violence, exercise her rights and reach her full potential.
Sara is an advocate for girls’ rights, digital inclusion and equal access to learning opportunities, particularly for girls in rural and communities in vulnerable conditions. Growing up in a village in Egypt, she has seen how economic and social barriers can limit the opportunities available to girls.
Through the Dawwie National Girls’ Empowerment Initiative and other development programmes, Sara has built skills in leadership, digital literacy, coding, entrepreneurship and advocacy. She encourages girls, boys and families in her community to take part in digital learning and promotes positive conversations about girls’ education, protection and participation.
Sara is committed to amplifying the voices of girls from underserved communities and ensuring their perspectives help shape decisions about their futures at the local, national and global levels.
Armini is committed to bringing the perspective of girls from indigenous and remote communities. She previously served as Chairperson of the Papua Provincial Children’s Forum and now contributes as a Facilitator for the National Children’s Forum.
Through collaboration with UNICEF and local government partners, Armini has worked to strengthen meaningful child participation, prevent child marriage and promote child protection. As part of UNICEF Indonesia’s Youth Academy for Learning, Innovation, and Vision for Every Child, she supports health development in local communities. She has supported the establishment of Regional Children’s Forums across Papua and contributed children’s perspectives to national and provincial policy discussions, including the Regional Action Plan on Child Marriage Prevention.
Armini is passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for children and girls, particularly in her hometown, and hopes to empower more young people to become leaders and advocates for positive change.
Aileen is passionate about gender equality and the empowerment of girls and young women. She advocates for an end to period poverty and menstrual stigma in rural Kenya and leads the Let Her Bleed with Dignity initiative. Through the initiative, she works to improve access to menstrual hygiene products and information so girls can manage their periods with dignity without compromising their education or health. As the founder of Destiny Helpers Foundation, she received a Trailblazer Award from the State Department of Gender Affairs for championing gender equality.
Her work has since expanded beyond dignity packs to educational support, mentorship, career talks and talent activities for vulnerable children. As the current governor of Kisumu Children Assembly, she helps review policies affecting children.
As a member of the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, Aileen hopes to advocate for reach and empower even more girls and children in Kenya.
Growing up, Rayana saw how stereotypes could discourage girls from pursuing ambitious paths, particularly in science and technology. Determined to challenge that narrative, she joined UNICEF’s Girls in Science project, where she grew from a participant into a mentor encouraging other girls to explore STEM.
Rayana has also co-created an environmental project that reached the finals of national competitions and has represented young people’s perspectives at national forums and in discussions with business leaders and the European Union Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan.
As a member of the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, Rayana hopes to amplify the voices of girls across Central Asia, challenge gender stereotypes and encourage more girls to see themselves as leaders and innovators.
Living now in Lebanon, Saja works in agriculture and greenhouses to help support her mother and sisters while continuing her own education. Despite the challenges she faces, she is determined to build a better future for herself and other girls.
Over the years, Saja has strengthened her reading and writing skills and become more confident. Through the POWER4Girls initiative, she has learned about protecting herself from risks and now shares that knowledge with other girls, encouraging them to understand their rights and seek support when they need it.
Saja is proud to contribute to her family while helping her younger sisters remain in school. She dreams of becoming an Arabic language teacher so she can educate and inspire children and help create a brighter future for girls in her community.
After completing her studies in Finance and Accounting, Salimata is now studying Networks and Telecommunications at university. Her academic journey reflects her determination to make her mark in technical fields and encourage other girls to do the same.
Salimata advocates for girls’ access to education, protection from violence and equal opportunities. As a U-Reporter with UNICEF Mali, she encourages other girls to make their voices heard. She previously served as President of the Children’s Parliament of the Bamako District, an experience that enabled her to advocate for children at national and regional levels.
Salimata hopes to become a leading voice for women’s leadership in Mali and open more pathways for girls in science and technology.
Aya is an advocate against violence towards women and children, with a particular focus on gender-based, intimate partner and sexual violence, as well as the rights to health and education. She co-founded Our Rights Our Voice, an organization providing a safe and anonymous platform for survivors of sexual violence to share their experiences.
Through the organization, Aya also works to raise awareness of important health issues in Mauritania, including breast cancer and female genital mutilation. She is committed to creating opportunities for young women to speak about their realities, rights and hopes for the future.
Swarnima serves as a UNICEF Nepal Youth Advocate and is passionate about gender equality, challenging menstruation-related stigma and ending child marriage.
She also serves as Chairperson of her municipality’s Child Club and holds leadership roles in district and provincial Child Clubs. Through these platforms, Swarnima leads discussions on girls’ education, gender equality and child rights and encourages other young people to become leaders in their communities.
Swarnima hopes to empower children and young people to speak up, share their ideas and participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their lives. She envisions a future where every child is safe, educated, empowered and able to reach their full potential.
Georgina is a student and founder of the Georgina Foundation, a child-led platform supporting young people to learn, speak out and lead. Her advocacy began with her love of reading and a visit to Tanzania’s Musoma region, where seeing girls travel long distances to school while struggling with literacy inspired her to champion equitable education.
Georgina also advocates for environmental education and disability inclusion. She adapts her books into braille so children with visual impairments can access important information, and has represented children in local, national and international forums, including COP29, COP30, World Conference Of Speakers of Parliaments and IPU Assembly.
From community tree-planting initiatives to the international stage, Georgina advocates for children to be recognized as partners in creating change today.
Sofia is a youth advocate from a small village in Ukraine who is passionate about expanding opportunities for young people in underserved communities. As a member of UNICEF Ukraine’s Young People’s Action Team, she brings the perspectives of rural adolescents into discussions about policies that shape their futures.
Sofia founded a youth club at her school where young people can connect, exchange ideas and support one another. She also participates in youth forums, trainings and programmes, strengthening her commitment to making non-formal education more accessible to young people outside major cities.
Sofia hopes to build a career around youth engagement and, in the future, design and lead opportunities that enable more young people to participate, learn and thrive.
Linh is a climate advocate and youth storyteller from Viet Nam. Passionate about environmental sustainability, youth participation and girls’ leadership, she uses strategic communication to amplify young people’s voices and advocate for more inclusive decision-making.
As Deputy Editor-in-Chief at UNICEF Viet Nam’s Voices of Green Newsroom, Linh has led youth communication initiatives on climate action and contributed to consultations informing UNICEF Viet Nam’s latest Country Programme Document. She also co-led the nationwide Youth Climate Map and co-founded Viet Echoes, a storytelling platform for young people across Viet Nam.
Linh hopes to use strategic communication to advance environmental sustainability, strengthen communities and empower every girl to help shape a more inclusive future.
Anna, 18, Ukraine
Serving on the UNICEF Ukraine Young People Advisory Board (YPAB), Anna is a passionate advocate for children's and girls' rights in the face of global challenges. Anna’s leadership journey aims to inspire her peers to challenge gender roles and pursue their aspirations. She has participated in key international forums, including the European Forum of Young Leaders, the European Economic Congress, and the International Children’s Forum. With a deep passion for both political science and earth science, Anna is an aspiring researcher committed to making a lasting impact through her leadership and advocacy. In 2024, she is one of the core organizers of the first Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) ever held in Ukraine under the umbrella of YOUNGO. In addition to her work with UNICEF, she is a board member of the Young European Ambassadors initiative in Ukraine and has enrolled in international educational programmes, including the Cambridge Future Scholar Programme (CCIR) and Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS). As a member of the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, Anna hopes to broaden her impact on education and opportunities for girls worldwide.
Bianca, 18, Romania
Bianca is dedicated to empowering young people through education and advocacy. Sparked by the challenges she observes among her peers, Bianca says that her activism is a driving force in her life. As president of Romania’s National Student Council, she represents over 3 million students, pushing for legislative reforms, student well-being, and equal access to resources.
Now in her final year of secondary school, Bianca also serves as an Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps ambassador. In this role, she organizes events to inspire young people to explore new cultures, develop practical skills, and embrace lifelong learning. Passionate about girls' empowerment, she believes that education, combined with the arts—whether theatre, literature, or music—can inspire young women to break barriers, pursue leadership, and claim their place in the world. Through these efforts, Bianca aims to help create a future where girls can thrive and lead with confidence.
Elizabeth, 19, Malawi
Elizabeth is a dedicated climate and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocate, passionate about adolescent girls’ empowerment. As a secondary school student and member of the Green Girls Initiative, she champions environmental sustainability, waste management, mental health awareness and SRHR for adolescents and children in her community.
Elizabeth’s climate activism is inspired by a personal experience. Following the partial destruction of her family home due to flooding, she was forced to seek refuge in a camp for internally displaced persons. Elizabeth says that, drawing strength from this experience, she committed to ensuring climate resilience in her community by advocating for policies designed to mitigate the impact of climate change. In 2023, Elizabeth was selected by the Ministry of Youth to represent adolescent girls in Malawi at COP28 in Dubai.
Ines, 28, Chad
Ines is passionate about defending girls’ rights. Growing up in a family of teachers, she says she was fortunate to receive support throughout her school career. As a committed advocate for girls’ education and protection, Ines has participated in many local initiatives. Through the U-Report Chad and Super Banat platforms supported by UNICEF, she has spoken out against violence and child marriage. She also champions access to economic and professional opportunities for girls in her country.
In her free time, Ines enjoys reading and getting involved in community projects. She dreams of a future where every girl has access to quality education and can achieve her full potential. She says she is determined to continue to fight for girls until their voices are heard and respected everywhere.
Kantuta, 23, Bolivia
An Aymaran woman from the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Kantuta advocates for indigenous people’s rights, and indigenous women and youth in particular. As a member of the Red de Jóvenes Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe (Network of Indigenous Youth of Latin America and the Caribbean or RedLac) at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), she has represented the indigenous youth perspective and championed youth participation in decision-making processes at the national, regional and international levels.
Kantuta also participated in the 2021 International Summer Programme on Indigenous People’s Rights and Policy at Columbia University. She writes essays for the UNICEF Voices of Youth platform to promote an indigenous youth perspective on current issues. As a member of the Young Group for Health of the Pan American Health Organization, Kantuta also campaigns for youth access to health care. Currently, she is co-chair of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus (2024-2025).
Lovanchor, 20, Papua New Guinea
Lovanchor is passionate about graphic design and poetry. As a student at the University of Papua New Guinea, she spends her free time volunteering, carrying out freelance graphic design work, practicing taekwondo and participating in debating competitions. She also creates capacity building programmes for her education advocacy work. Lovanchor says that she hopes her work in this area encourages young girls to overcome gender barriers by pursuing education and the careers of their choice.
Maria, 19, Syria
Maria is a medical student passionate about climate change, gender equality, and empowering youth. As such, she volunteered as a young researcher with the Participatory Action Research team supported by the UNICEF Adolescent Development and Participation Programme in Syria. As a strong believer in the importance of empowering girls, Maria has participated in STEM training and hackathons, including as a mentor at the Ada Lovelace Hackathon. In 2023, she led the first Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) ever held in Syria under the umbrella of YOUNGO. In 2024, she went on to organize the second LCOY in Syria. After completing a UNICEF training programme, she is now active in the Regional Community of Practice for Climate Change (RCPCC) in the Middle East and North Africa with a focus on initiatives to advance gender equality in climate change. Maria says that she envisions a world where every girl believes in herself and has equal rights and opportunities.
Maria, 17, Colombia
Since childhood, Maria has been passionate about children’s rights, especially as they relate to equity and equality. She is committed to deepening her understanding of the issues and helping to close the social gaps that affect so many, especially girls and adolescents. Her goal is to promote a more just society, in which each girl can reach her full potential.
Maria represents the Children's Participation group in her municipality. She is also a member of UNICEF's Adolescents on the Move Participation Network which advocates for girls' rights and is committed to addressing gender-based violence and child marriage. Through the Network, with the support of UNICEF, she has contributed to making impact in various territories. Maria is currently studying law and hopes to help create lasting change for girls.
Menghorng, 18, Cambodia
Menghorng is a dedicated advocate for tech, education and entrepreneurship. Now in her first year of university, she majors in data science and AI engineering. Engaged in tech since the age of 15, Menghorng has long been inspiring girls to pursue careers in the industry. Through UNICEF’s Generation Future programme, she led the Ladies in Tech initiative and founded STEMUNITY, a startup promoting STEM education in Cambodia.
As a member of UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Region’s Young People’s Action Team, Menghorng represents Cambodian youth at international forums such as the ASEAN ICT Forum and the Asia-Pacific Meeting on Education. Her work extends to environmental causes, including through developing games to inspire climate action and the Skills4Girls programme. Her journey showcases her commitment to driving change and empowering girls in tech.
Raya, 19, Maldives
Raya is passionate about health, including mental health, and nutrition for young girls. She is a member of the UNICEF Maldives Youth Reference Group and the South Asian Regional Network (SARYN), and a global ambassador for International Adolescent Health Week 2024. As a Youth Reference Group member, Raya has participated in UNICEF-led activities such as Safe Spaces, represented young people at the Nutrition Roundtable, and co-facilitated the Asia Pacific Youth Symposium 2024. She is also a member of the Maldives Girl Guides Association, who work towards the empowerment of adolescent girls in the country. Raya is particularly interested in education and skills as she believes that the education sector could focus more on how adolescents grow and learn to empower themselves through STEM and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Sabnam, 18, Nepal
Sabnam is a peer educator at the Girls Empowerment Project run by Jagriti Child and Youth Concern Nepal (JCYCN) and Kanallan. She advocates for girls' rights in her community and has worked as a self-defence trainer. Having grown up in a conservative community, she says she has chosen to be a champion with a goal of changing the narrative for girls, especially those who are marginalized. She leads sessions on leadership skills, online safety and stress management for girls in her community. In her free time, Sabnam campaigns for menstrual hygiene management, plastic management and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sabnam believes that women are equally as capable as men and aspires to be a voice for adolescent girls in her community and in South Asia.
Sundus, 18, Jordan
As a digital media graduate, Sundus’ achievements are a source of inspiration for many. Despite dropping out of primary school due to lack of disability support, Sundus never gave up on her dream of pursuing education. Although she faced discrimination growing up, she says that she always stood up herself. She recalls that her journey took a positive turn when she was awarded a UNICEF-supported scholarship for young people with disabilities. Inspired by passionate teachers and supportive peers in an inclusive learning environment with accessible facilities, Sundus thrived in college. Drawing from her experience, she now advocates for genuine inclusivity, highlighting the importance of a change in mindset as much as physical adaptations.
Sundus has completed training with the Arab Renaissance Organization (ARDD), focusing on women's rights. She won first place in an international competition on women's participation in the labour market. As a dedicated volunteer and social activist, Sundus highlights girls’ success stories. She has been selected as a member of the I Am Human Society.
Tupokigwe, 16, Tanzania
As a secondary student, Tupokigwe is passionate about ICT and STEM. She has participated in a variety of national STEM competitions, including the Girls in ICT programme, where she secured first place for three consecutive years. Tupokigwe's innovative projects, including a project showcased at the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Competition (MAKISATU), have earned her recognition on prestigious platforms and key global moments such as Day of the African Child and the International Girls in ICT Day. Beyond her academic achievements, she is committed to encouraging other young girls to explore technology and pursue STEM careers. Tupokigwe's dream is to leverage technology to solve real-world problems and inspire the next generation of young innovators in Tanzania.
Aisha, 14, Nigeria
Aisha is an adolescent girls' champion for UNICEF Nigeria and an advocate for providing opportunities for adolescents to develop skills and flourish. Her remarkable journey commenced at the tender age of 12. Aisha's impactful approach involves amplifying the voices of adolescent girls in Nigeria through her profound poems, which she shares passionately with her peers in school clubs.
Collaborating with UNICEF, Aisha has been actively engaged in various advocacy initiatives, notably participating in events such as the International Day of the Girl in 2022, the Climate Education Conference in 2023, and Menstrual Health Hygiene Day in the same year. Embracing the belief that she and her fellow adolescent girls possess the capacity to be solution-providers, she strives to empower them to create a positive impact on the future.
Beyond her advocacy work, Aisha nurtures a diverse range of interests, including poetry, storytelling, music, and spending quality time with her friends. To her, every adolescent girl harbours dreams and envisions a future filled with promise, and, given the chance, they are fully capable of transforming that vision into a reality of positive change.
Alliyah, 21, United States
Alliyah is a student and youth advocate. Alliyah’s advocacy focuses on education equity and international gender equality. She is the founder of Cultivate Global Education, an initiative dedicated to removing international educational barriers through an equitable framework. She recently spoke at the United Nations Foundation Transforming Education Summit about the importance of investing in girls’ education. Alliyah was one of 12 young people invited by UNICEF Innocenti to the Leading Minds Conference of 2022 in Italy to discuss positive childhood identities. Alliyah served as the '19-20' Teen Advisor for Girl Up, a UN Foundation initiative, where she received the Girl Hero Award alongside Tarana Burke, Shonda Rhimes and Dolores Huerta. Alliyah spoke on behalf of UNICEF at the Sustainable Development Goals Action Zone in 2020. She is excited to work with UNICEF’s Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group.
Eliana (Eli), 20, Indonesia
Eli is a Mitra Muda Youth Network Member with UNICEF Indonesia. She is a strong advocate for a wide range of child rights topics, including child marriage prevention, violence against girls, climate and education/skills for girls. Eli was raised in a very religious family and is a sexual violence survivor. Eli advocates for girls’ rights through the Child Forum (Forum Anak) in her district and she is working on climate change issues with SkolaKualaManado. She is currently a project officer in the Education Division, where she promotes environmental education, disaster risk reduction and encourages young people, especially girls, to become leaders in climate action. Eli conducted three festivals about the preservation of water resources in collaboration with SkolaKualaManado and the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia.
Esmirna, 21, Dominican Republic
Esmirna is doing a degree in Social Communication and is passionate about change through multimedia. She envisions a world where everyone has better access to information, and where girls are free to dream big and attain a better quality of life. In 2022, Esmirna won the National Youth Award in the Contributions to Childhood, Adolescence and Youth Human Rights category. This is the highest award offered by the Dominican state to young people for their merits and for collaborating with vulnerable sectors. In 2023, Esmirna was selected by the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic to represent her country in the SUSI programme for Afro-Latina and indigenous women. As a member of the UNICEF Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, Esmirna hopes to continue impacting more girls in her country and to collaborate with other girls around the world.
Jackeline, 21, Peru
Jackeline is a member of the Commission of Adolescent Women Leaders of Metropolitan Lima - Peru (La Comulia) and a trained journalist. For the past four years, she has been involved in activism to promote the rights of children within communities of vulnerable boys and girls in districts of East Lima. Currently, with La Comulia, she works hand in hand with girls and adolescents to empower them through the creation of spaces for participation, addressing topics such as comprehensive sexuality education, forced child marriages, gender violence, sexual and reproductive rights among others. Her motto is, "Everything with adolescents, nothing without adolescents."
Makadidia, 17, Mali
Makadidia advocates for the right of girls to education and is committed to the fight against gender-based violence, particularly child marriage. With the support of UNICEF, Makadidia has benefited from capacity building in advocacy and digital communication for the promotion of children's rights. Makadidia participated in two seasons of the globally broadcast UNICEF series Coping with COVID-19, which provided her with an opportunity to advocate for the rights of girls. In 2022, on International Day of the Girl, Makadida represented all girls in Mali and alerted her country's leaders to the situation of girls in Mali. This year's theme, she said, gives her the opportunity to advocate for the education of girls and their retention in school.
Raghad, 20, Egypt
Raghad is a student of agriculture. She first participated in Dawwie – the National Girls’ Empowerment Initiative when she was 17 years old and has since returned as a facilitator. She greatly values the training she received and loves seeing other young girls speaking up, being confident, and leading change in their communities. Raghad has also trained on gender with the Southern Free Association and volunteered with them to understand more about girls' rights. Raghad was part of a project to prepare young leaders with the Change Makers Foundation, and became an ambassador for a programme on dialogue with the Evangelical Coptic Church, as well as a trainer in the youth challenge with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. She developed her skills further with the Azza Fahmy Foundation and trained to strengthen the capacities of women leaders. She participated in COP27, smart green entrepreneurship training and the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) conference. Her aspiration is to support girls for them to have the life they aspire to and deserve.
Sajra, 17, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sajra is passionate about programming and UI/UX design, while she completes her third year of high school with a focus on informational technologies. She spends her free time attending internships, reading (especially crime and psychological thrillers), playing sports, debating, and enjoying nature with her friends and family. Sajra likes to spend time volunteering, learning programming, and participating in workshops and hackathons. Whenever she gets the chance, Sajra encourages young girls to break gender gaps and to confidently study whatever they are truly interested in.
Wijdane, 22, Morocco
Wijdane is a graduate of Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). She holds a Master's degree in Political Science and is working for UNICEF Morocco as a Young United Nations Volunteer in the field of Child and Adolescent Participation. She is in charge of the Adolescents' and Young People's Participatory Committee (CPAJ), which reflects the priority UNICEF gives to the participation and involvement of children and young people, especially girls, in the programmes and policies that affect them. She is currently working on a one year project dedicated to girls' rights, especially the right to education and participation. She is a G20 ambassador for the Italian Institute of International Political Studies in Milan (ISPI-Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale). During her studies, she was active in university clubs such as the African ID club at UM6P, where she was the first secretary general when it was set up. Wijdane also has experience volunteering internationally with several organizations, including The Black & Minority Ethnic Community Partnership in the UK and remotely with Africa in Motion, which is based in the Netherlands.
Yasmin, 17, Tajikistan
Yasmin is a passionate artist dedicated to volunteering for various causes. Her journey began at the Gender Inequality School, where she engaged in understanding the complexities of gender dynamics and actively collaborated with peers to devise innovative solutions. With unwavering commitment, Yasmin participated in the Girls Empowerment boot camp, immersing herself in diverse topics ranging from self-care and mental well-being to education. Through her dynamic contributions, active engagement, and enthusiastic advocacy, Yasmin embodies a vision of inclusivity and equity for the future.