Virtual Event to Feature Youth-Led Workshops, Plenaries on Activism Amid Global Crisis, and Honor the 2024 Girl Hero Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Up, a global movement that equips youth leaders with the tools and platform to advance gender justice, will host its 13th Annual Global Leadership Summit on October 19, 2024. This year's virtual event, themed "Unstoppable Us: Uniting for Change," will bring together passionate girls and young people from around the world who are determined to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond. The event will take place on Zoom from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST and is free to attend.
The 2024 Global Leadership Summit will offer workshops, girl-led INSPIRE sessions, and plenaries led by honorable guests, with a focus on activism in times of crisis, civic engagement, and defending girls' education. Attendees will participate in hands-on workshops that teach skills in advocacy and organizing, collaborate on strategies for social change, and hear from prominent speakers and youth leaders tackling today's most pressing challenges. This year's event will also feature more opportunities than ever for Girl Up members to connect and collaborate with each other during the event.
The Global Leadership Summit will also include celebration of Girl Up's 2024 Girl Hero Award winners, recognizing outstanding contributions to advancing global gender justice. Three Girl Up youth leaders will be honored for their transformative work in their communities, alongside two distinguished adult supporters: renowned photographer Nigel Barker and women's rights advocate Dr. Nina Ansary. These awards spotlight individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing gender equity and social justice.
Girl Up Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Kilby, reflected on the importance of The Global Leadership Summit:
"This year's theme, 'Unstoppable Us: Uniting for Change,' embodies the essence of what Girl Up stands for. In a time when global crises are intensifying, it is the courage and commitment of youth activists that remind us all of the power of unity. The Global Leadership Summit is not just a gathering, but a launchpad for youth-driven change. Together, we are amplifying voices, sparking action, and shaping a more just future for all."
The Global Leadership Summit will also include conversations with notable leaders and activists in the gender justice space —Activist & Founder of CodeGreenAfg, Muzhda Akbari; Award-Winning Author, Historian, Women's Rights & Gender Equality Advocate, Dr. Nina Ansary; TV Personality & Girl Up Champion, Nigel Barker; Founder & CEO of Girls in Quantum, Elisa Torres Durney; and Regional Gender Advisor of UNICEF, Maha Muna, among others—who will inspire and motivate attendees with their experiences and insights.
Girl Up invites youth activists, Girl Up Club members, adult supporters, and the public to participate. The event is open to all, with adult supporters—such as parents of existing or prospective Girl Up leaders, educators, donors, and partners—encouraged to join plenary sessions.
To register for the 2024 Global Leadership Summit, visit [bit.ly/GirlUpSummit24].
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Giusti
Director of Communications & Digital Meda, Girl Up
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(651) 395.9700
ABOUT GIRL UP
Girl Up is a girl-centered leadership development initiative working to advance gender justice worldwide. We believe that when girls and women are in positions of leadership, they work to create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010, Girl Up operates a global network of regional affiliates and serves 315,000 girls and youth leaders in 155 countries.
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