Posts in CMaker - Child Advocacy
The United Nations Association's Youth Platform - Trailblazer Hafiza Samath Shares Her Journey as a Youth Activist

“There will be a thousand people having different opinion than you but if you truly believe in your stance , you don’t have to be afraid to share it!” Today’s woman dreamer Hafiza Samath is named as one of the world’s top changemakers by the UN Foundation's UNITE 2030, and the recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0 Dubai for being a trailblazer in the field of education. Her dedicated journey as an activist took off in 2020 and she currently sits as the advisor for United Nations Association Youth Platform, United Kingdom (UNA-YP). Further, she is currently writing a book for a local women and migrant rights organisation where she writes on survivor stories and amplifying their struggles to catalyse a movement of solidarity.A young trailblazer to know, Hafiza reflects on her career to date, how she hopes to inspire other youth around the world, and her next big dream!

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Paper City Coffee: How This Community Coffee Shop is Mentoring Underserved Youth

“Be who you needed when you were younger”. Today’s woman dreamer, Anna Purpero is the founder of Paper City Coffee shop with a mission to host and fund the Paper City Mentoring Project, a program which has been supporting teenagers from challenging backgrounds. In this inspiring interview with Global Health Contributor Priya Dharampuriya, they discuss how Anna’s personal journey inspired this powerful venture, how it has grown, and ways to get involved.

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In Conversation with Women Who Win: State Representative Kay Khan Shares Everything You Need to Know about Child Marriage Legislation

Approximately 10% of women in the U.S. are married as minors, according to Child USA in 2020, the majority being young women with adult males. Today, we bring a powerful and informative conversation with Kay Khan (State Representative of Newton MA and Chair of the Committee on Children, Families, and Disabilities), where she shares her inspiring work on the proposed bill to ban child marriage in Massachusetts. Moderated by our host Dr. Rollie Lal, professor at George Washington University and Co-Chair of GARNET (Global Affairs and Religion Network), they discuss the plan for the bill, the long term impacts of child marriage, the role of religion and more! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Women Who Win.

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Building 2200 Schools for Girls: Empowering The Communities of Balochistan Through Education with Dr. Quratul Ain Bakhteari

With a passion for education and empowerment. Dr. Quratul Ain Bakhteari spearheaded the founding of 2200 schools for women in the communities of Balochistan, changing the lives of women and children. A True Activist and Kind Soul, it is our honor to present you with our Dr. Bakhteari’s inspiring and though-provoking interview.

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