Today we take a look at some of the powerful girls from around the world who have achieved extraordinary things at such young ages. They have used their strength, resilience, and determination to challenge stereotypes, fight for what they believe in and inspire people around the globe.
1. Malala Yousafzai:
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An advocate for girls' education and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala is the epitome of a powerful girl.
2. Greta Thunberg:
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This young environmental activist is making significant strides in the fight against climate change. Her fierce and vocal activism has propelled her to international fame.
3. Jazz Jennings:
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Jazz is one of the youngest publicly-documented people to be identified as transgender and she has become an important advocate for transgender rights.
4. Millie Bobby Brown:
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One of the youngest actors to receive an Emmy nomination, Millie is not just successful in her acting career but also as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children's rights.
5. Marley Dias:
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At just 11 years old, Marley started the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, an initiative to donate books that feature black girls as the lead characters.
6. Zuriel Oduwole:
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Zuriel is a powerful advocate for girls' education in Africa and she is also known as the world's youngest filmmaker to have a self-produced and self-edited film.
7. Emma González:
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A survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, Emma became an activist and co-founded the gun-control advocacy group, Never Again MSD.
8. Amandla Stenberg:
Amandla is not just an accomplished actor, she is also an activist who advocates for representation and equality in Hollywood.
9. Bana Alabed:
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Bana became well-known for her tweets that gave insights into the Siege of Aleppo, Syria. At only 7 years old, she has shown bravery beyond her years.
10. Yara Shahidi:
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An actress, model and activist, Yara is known for using her platform to promote education and diversity in Hollywood.
These powerful girls from different parts of the world serve as excellent examples of how passion, determination, and resilience can break down barriers, change norms, and shape the future. They give voice to issues often ignored or marginalized, and they do it all while being unapologetically themselves. We can certainly learn a lot from them.