At 14, Rakshita was handed a cloth and silence. Today, she’s leading conversations on menstrual health and breaking taboos in her community. 💪🏽🩸 "Periods aren’t the problem. Silence is." #GirlIcon #BleedWithDignity #YouthLeadership #PeriodPositive

a “I want to change what girls grow up believing about themselves.” At the Karm Awaaz training, 16 young women came together to talk emotions, pressure, and what it means to truly support other girls. They’re going back with stories, skills, and a serious purpose. #KarmAwaaz

“We’ve seen the change in ourselves. Now we’re ready to bring it to our villages.” 150 Champions came together for a Women’s Safety Audit training under Unmukt, ready to lead action in their communities with purpose, clarity and power. #Unmukt #SafeSpaces #YouthVoices

From small village beginnings to cross-border changemaker, Suneha’s journey is proof that quiet determination can shift entire mindsets. From going door-to-door to enrolling girls in school to joining the NOREC exchange, she’s rewriting what’s possible, one step at a time.

#ThrowbackThursday to a ripple of change across UP. Our menstrual hygiene campaign with @projectbaala sparked brave conversations, reached 5 districts & grabbed headlines from Nazar News to RMF News 24. 💬🩸 Here’s to stronger partnerships & louder voices.

Rain, mud, and early dawns couldn’t stop 2,000+ kids across 75 villages from showing up and showing out. From sack races to handball, girls and boys ran, fell, rose again. In Sidhauli, they didn’t just play — they made a statement. Their time is now. #YouthPower #SportsForAll

Wheels of freedom, powered by kindness 🚴‍♀️ Thank you Goodera and partner IBM for gifting cycles to our Girl Icons in Lucknow. Now they can travel safely, save time and move closer to their dreams. #GirlsWithDreams #WheelsOfChange #PedalToProgress #GirlIcons #Goodera #IBM

“Leadership is taking the right action at the right time,” Komal said on #InternationalYouthDay. In Hardoiya & Kabran, 120 youth & 30 parents shared honest talks on mental health, jobs & equality, leaving with one pledge: be the change now. #YouthLeadership #YouthVoices

From a small village to a leader mentoring others, Jyoti’s journey shows how opportunity and determination can change lives. She became the first Girl Icon from her community, earned her own way through college, and now inspires the next generation of changemakers. #GirlsLead

From a small village to a leader mentoring others, Jyoti’s journey shows how opportunity and determination can change lives. She became the first Girl Icon from her community, earned her own way through college, and now inspires the next generation of changemakers. #GirlsLead

18 Milaan alumni joined a 3-month leadership program with Global Girl Project. From building confidence to leading clean-up drives, they turned learning into action. Now, they’re creating lasting change in their communities. #GirlsLeadChange #GirlIcons

This #IndependenceDay, as the #tricolour rose, so did the voices of young people sharing what #freedom means to them, from living without fear to having equal #opportunities & #education. A reminder that independence is a daily commitment to dignity & equality for all.

UPCEG membership for 2025 is now open! NGOs working on adolescent girls’ rights in any of UP’s 75 districts can apply by emailing [email protected] with org details. Selection will be based on eligibility. Let’s build a stronger network for girls’ rights. #UPCEG

When Unmukt reached Hardoiya, Gram Pradhan Buddh Prakash Ji turned Ambedkar Park into a safe space for adolescents, with colors, books, play, and hope. He shows us that real change begins when leaders invest in their children’s future. 💜🌱 #Unmukt #CommunityLeadership

A proud milestone! With Batch 1 concluding in Madhya Pradesh, 508 Girl Icons graduated, taking the total to 1244 graduates across UP, MP & Karnataka. The event was a success as girls shared their journeys & were inspired to dream bigger. #GirlIconProgram #GraduationDay #Milaan

From restrictions that kept her indoors to paying her own fees & mentoring others, Anamika’s journey as a #GirlIcon shows what courage looks like. With support from the #UGOScholarship & #GlobalGirlProject, she’s shaping a future where every girl can lead. #Milaan

Over 100 girls from the Girl Up Club at Swarachna School used art to speak out on child marriage and its impact on education, health & wellbeing. With Unmukt Champions sharing their journeys, the workshop became a space of courage & creativity. Thanks to Mundo Cooperante.

From skipping sessions to leading them, Shivani’s journey with Unmukt is inspiring. Once hesitant, she now motivates girls, leads self-defense trainings, raises her voice in Jan Chaupal meetings, and guides women’s groups as a Samuh Sakhi. #GirlsLead

On #WomensEqualityDay, adolescents from our Unmukt program in Sidhauli came together with parents to reflect on equality. From Dadi Ji’s powerful story to children’s posters on women’s rights, the day echoed a shared promise of freedom, respect & equal opportunities.

From a small village in Karnataka to pursuing her dream in the medical field, her journey shows what happens when girls are given the chance to lead. The #GirlIcon Program helped her find her voice, excel in studies & believe she is capable. #GirlsLeadChange #Milaan