Swim Stars Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel

The two gold-medal winners are ready to make history again at the Tokyo Olympics.

Shining Star: Simone Biles

The greatest gymnast of all time is even more inspiring outside the gym.

Fierce for the Planet: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

Deb Haaland, the first Native American cabinet secretary, pledges to protect the country’s land and fight climate change.

Hidden Figures No More

Meet the women breaking new ground exploring Mars with the Perseverance rover, looking for signs of ancient life and taking flight on the red planet.

Celebrating Women & Creating a Better Future

As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re looking forward as well as back.

Women in the Super Bowl

Six women will take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, including Sarah Thomas, the first female referee.

Amanda Gorman Makes History Again

History isn't just a subject to study: history is made every day.

Lady Gaga's Inaugural Dove Pin for Peace

As she sang the National Anthem, her jewelry sent a profound message.

12 Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a leader, an activist and an orator.

Kamala Harris: Our Fearless Vice President

The Vanderbilt soccer champion turned fearless football kicker breaks the gender barrier in SEC football. What does it mean to “play like a girl?”

Sarah Fuller Plays Like a Girl

The Vanderbilt soccer champion turned fearless football kicker breaks the gender barrier in SEC football. What does it mean to “play like a girl?”

Changing Leaves: Celebrating Achievement & Inspiring Peace

As the leaves turn beautiful colors and a new season begins, it’s the perfect time to think about how we embrace change.

Fearless Girl inspires women all over the world to stand with her.

With her hands on her hips and a raised chin, Fearless Girl, a bronze statue created by Kristen Visbal, is confident and courageous.

Mrs. Obama Shares Special Message
with the Girl Up Summit

Annual global summit, presented by P&G, brings together young leaders and equality activists to build their skills as changemakers.

2020 Leadership Summit FAQs

The Summit will be hosted in the VFairs virtual event platform. You will only need access to a web browser and internet to attend the Summit. 

The Shadow Pandemic: How the COVID-19 Crisis is Exacerbating Gender Equality

Reposted from the United Nations Foundation blog by Vice President for Girls & Women Strategy Michelle Milford Morse and Policy Fellow Grace Anderson.

Justice for Magui

Salome Beyer is a 2020-2021 Girl Up Teen Advisor Co-Chair from Colombia. Latin America has been a continent in conflict ever since the European settlers invaded it. 

Girl Up Announces 2020-2021 Class of its Teen Advisory Board

Girl Up, has announced the next class of teenage leaders that will work alongside the organization to advance global gender equality.

Joint Statement from Women Working in Global Development on COVID-19

Together, we are facing a global health crisis. Each day, as the death toll due to COVID-19 rises, people in governments, institutions, hospitals . . .

Girl Up To Expand Its Leadership Summit for Young Activists

Girl Up, the gender equality initiative of the United Nations Foundation, will host its global Leadership Summit virtually this year.

Leveling the Playing Field

Director of Programs & Impact Bailey Leuschen reflects on how she tries to level the playing field in sports and gender equality on and off the field.

Girl Talk Virtual Panel Series

Now, more than ever, we’re all looking for ways to connect and support each other. That’s why Girl Up is launching our Girl Talk virtual panel series.