Bruna Guedes trilingual writer and editor (EN/ES/PT)

This year, Girl Up received an incredible 368 applications from passionate changemakers around the globe eager to bring their innovative visions for a gender justice project to life! After careful review, we’re proud to announce the 34 winning projects that will receive up to $1,000 USD each, advancing gender equity in communities all over the world.

These projects represent a diverse and inspiring range of ideas and initiatives led by youth leaders, aged 13-24, committed to advancing gender ju...

Every year we receive hundreds of applications from leaders around the world. This year we plan to select 10-12 young leaders, making the Teen Advisory Board highly competitive.

This past September, the world turned its attention to two major UN events: the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the inaugural Summit of the Future. These gatherings brought together world leaders, activists, and visionaries to take stock and address critical global issues, from gender equality and peacebuilding to climate action and digital innovation. Girl Up leaders and staff were not only present at both but took center stage, raising their voices for gender just...

Girl Up Clubs & changemakers across the world honored the month by promoting gender justice with inspiring events, fundraisers, digital campaigns, and more!

The Girl Up Teen Advisor Program is a year-long, rigorous training given to youth leaders to equip them to advocate and speak as representatives for the Girl Up community. Participants receive high-level transformational leadership skills training, professional development opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and in-depth mentorship from Girl Up staff and experts.

Every year we receive about 400 applications from leaders around the world and select between 20-25 Teen Advisors, making t...

Ever since the UN General Assembly declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl (IDG), Girl Up Leaders have honored the day by promoting girls’ rights and addressing challenges girls face worldwide – including access to education and healthcare, and protection from discrimination, gender-based violence, and more. Whether organizing virtual events or taking action in person, Girl Up Leaders did not let this year’s IDG pass by without passionately advocat...