Like Queen Esther, who declared her Judaism at the risk of her life, I will refuse to hide who I am, and I will refuse to stay quiet.
Rape
I’ve Witnessed Women and Girls Being Raped in Uganda
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“Because of this, I want to study hard in order to help those who have been mistreated.”
Teen Voices
I’m Vegan, But That Shouldn’t Stop You From Reading This
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I must be for all the people who don’t have the same opportunities as I, those who can’t alter their lives, like I can, to help the planet.
Menstrual Products Must Be Available in School Restrooms. Period.
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When I see that toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels are available and provided to students free of cost, I wonder why menstrual products aren’t, too.
Overcoming My Fear By Pressing ‘Post’
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I look to my sheroes, the women risking far more than minor mockery from my schoolmates to stand up for what they believe in.
Finding My Space — On the Women’s Side of the Western Wall
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It was remarkable to me how I could have such contrasting experiences in the same place, and only a few days apart.
Teen Voices: May the Faith Be With You
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“Raise your hand if you would have died in the Holocaust,” our teacher asked.
Teen Voices
Politics Never Interested Me, Until….
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How could the government have total control over something so personal and intimate?
How to Stand Up and Speak Out – for Girls Not Brides
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The global partnership, Girls Not Brides, has created a one-of-a-kind youth activism training program to help put an end to child marriage.
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Rising From The Ashes: Our School Walkout That Never Was
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We come to school every day to learn, not just about algebra and biology, but about ourselves, and about how we can actively contribute to our democratic society.