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For the first time, girls outnumbered boys in Nigeria's national entrance exam for federal schools, with over 31,000 girls taking the test. The milestone signals real progress in efforts to expand educational access for girls across the country.
A massive Girl Scouts survey just revealed that almost everything we think we know about today's girls is wrong. From loneliness to screen time, 3,000 girls ages 5 to 13 are telling us what they really need.
UNICEF reached nearly 9 million girls with menstrual health services last year, keeping them in school and helping solve a water crisis that hits girls hardest. On World Water Day, the organization announced plans to put girls at the center of global water decisions.
In one of Ethiopia's most underserved regions, a six-year education project just helped nearly every girl complete high school and transition to university. The results are rewriting what's possible for girls' education in Africa.
In a coastal Tanzanian village, a dance party leads to a powerful film screening that's changing how communities view girls' education. Local leaders are using creative, joyful approaches to break down barriers keeping girls out of school.
World Rugby is helping coaches and parents support young girls entering the sport with free expert webinars starting this month. The series tackles common questions about getting girls started in rugby and keeping them engaged.
Half of girls who quit sports say they were criticized for their bodies, but Dove's new Joy Cam initiative is changing that narrative. Using real-time photos from the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the campaign puts girls' joy and confidence front and center where it belongs.
An all-girls flag football team in Kansas City got the ultimate shoutout when Travis Kelce praised the KC Swifties on his podcast. The team, formed because Taylor Swift inspired more girls to love football, earned enthusiastic support from both Kelce brothers.
Hundreds of young girls in Ghana's Ayawaso Central Municipality just got a clearer path to professional football careers. A new sports festival combined games, education, and the launch of a juvenile girls' league to transform grassroots women's football.
An all-girls school in Ghana just earned its place at the national science championship for the third year running, proving their comeback story keeps getting stronger. Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School dominated their regional qualifier with 61 points, nearly doubling their closest competitor's score.
Madison Beauregard just became the first girl in New Hampshire history to win four consecutive state wrestling championships. The Concord High senior dominated her final match 9-0, pushing through years of proving herself as the only girl on a 50-person team.
In a small Uttar Pradesh village, daughters of farmers are learning to grow purple cabbage and broccoli while mastering computers and modern agriculture. What started under a tree with 6 girls has blossomed into a movement proving rural girls can lead India's farming future.
Six Michiana-area high school girls basketball teams won regional championships on Saturday, earning spots in next week's semi-state tournament. The victories span all four competition classes, showcasing the region's deep talent in girls basketball.
Ghana's Gender Ministry is using astronaut Christina Koch's achievements to inspire a new generation of girls. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to breaking barriers through education and opportunity.
A 13-year-old Nigerian girl didn't panic when she got her first period because she learned about it early. Now she's teaching twelve friends what a community program taught her about growing up safely.
New data reveals that the vast majority of young Girl Scouts admire people for their abilities and character, not their looks. The findings offer hope that the next generation is building a healthier relationship with achievement and self-worth.
Lily Downing, a Maine Girl Scout ambassador, just earned a prestigious scholarship for her future in engineering. Her achievement shows how youth leadership programs continue opening doors for young women in STEM fields.
Teenage girls in rural Uganda are learning to make their own reusable sanitary pads, breaking the cycle of missed school days and shame. One skill at a time, they're teaching others and transforming their communities.
High school girls across North Macedonia are solving environmental challenges through a youth innovation program. Their projects range from air purification systems to renewable energy solutions.
Chemical engineer Christabel Ofori is on a mission to stop the exodus of talented girls from science careers. Her message: the difficulty is a myth we need to bust.
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