Millions of girls face obstacles and risks that most of us can’t imagine.

They include being forced into marriage and having children too young. Or suffering serious and life-threatening complications from gender-based violence. It also means going without life-saving food, critical health care, quality education and safe shelter.

That’s inequality.

As determined optimists, we believe that every girl deserves a fair chance at a good life. If you didn’t believe this, you wouldn’t be here.

As a global leader with 85-plus years of experience in championing the rights of children and equality for girls, we know what better looks like – and how to get there.