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girl
What’s one of the most dangerous things you can be in a crisis? A girl.
girl is a powerful short film that reveals both the extraordinary promise and the staggering risks faced by girls around the world.
They are the first to be pulled from school, the last to eat, and the most at risk of violence and child marriage. Yet their voices carry something stronger than fear: resilience, hope, and the determination to shape a different tomorrow.
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"girl" is a powerful short film that reveals both the extraordinary promise and the staggering risks faced by girls around the world.
Meet the girls
Grace, South Sudan
Alone and pregnant, Grace fled her home country after forces killed her father. She and her daughter now live safely in Uganda.
Damary, Colombia
Crossing the border alone every day to go to school, Damary was determined to keep going, She just wishedher mother could come with her.
Mikre, Ethiopia
When her mother wanted to marry her off, Mikre ran away. When her mother relented, Mikre became an entrepreneur and role model for her sister.
Rasheda, Philippines
When warring parties came to their village, Rasheda and her family moved to a refugee camp in the Philippines. She hopes to return to school full-time to finish her studies.
Marwa, Syria and Jordan
When war broke out in Syria, Marwa and her family moved to Jordan seeking safety. After working to support her family, Marwa is back in school.