Sheila Shah became a refugee after her family fled incredible violence in Iran. They eventually resettled in Canada, where they faced a new language and a new culture.
'My Name is Sheila'
This International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the perseverance of women and girls around the world like Sheila.
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‘My Name is Chrissy’
This International Day of the Girl, Christina Ochoa raises her voice alongside Chrissy to tell the story of a young girl's hope and resilience in Chrissy's own words.
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‘My Name is Marwa’
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Women and Girls
‘My Name is Maryam’
This International Day of the Girl, Nina Lu raises her voice to tell the story of a girl's unyielding determination.
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‘My Name is Damary’
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‘My Name is Mikre’
Alexandra Daddario raises her voice alongside Mikre to tell the story of a young girl's emancipation and empowerment in Mikre's own words.
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International Day of the Girl 2020
This International Day of the Girl, we must support and empower girls everywhere to reach their potential.
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