10 famous women’s most memorable quotes about peace: Peace begins with a smile. Mother Teresa, humanitarian It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States Establishing lasting peace is the [...]

Violence against girls & women is a breach of personal peace. Violence against women takes many forms: It can include harm to our bodies – such as physical or sexual abuse; and/or emotional hurt – such as bullying or harassment. Violence against women can happen in many places: Abuse may happen in relationships, at home, [...]

The Nobel Peace Prize recognizes ladies and gentlemen around the world who have dedicated their lives to peace. It is one of 6 different categories of Nobel Prize created by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and innovator who lived in the 18oos. The first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in 1901 and it is still [...]

Some of the most brilliant and successful women in the world never went to or finished school. However, they had skills and were determined to make their dreams happen. Did you know that even though she’s an Oscar winner, Halle Berry never went to college? And the food queen Rachel Ray never had any formal [...]

Ancient Rome and Egypt: In Ancient Egypt, women could own private property, claim inheritance, divorce and sue in court. They didn’t need to be represented by a man to claim their rights. In Ancient Rome, women had quite a bit of freedom, but weren’t allowed to participate in the political system. Middle Ages: Although it was rare, [...]

Because I am a Girl, I slay my own dragons. I define what it means to be a girl. I can stand up for myself. I am not a helpless Princess. I think that in the real world, girls want to be inspired by more than just the stereotypical damsel in distress. I refuse to [...]

A big part of the Because I am a Girl campaign is about raising awareness about girls’ rights. That could be: Talking about girls’ rights with your friends or at a school assembly are great ways to spread the word. Here are top tips for spreading the word. Become an expert Research before you speak. [...]

Ditzy. Blonde. Empty-headed. These are derogatory terms that often accompany celebrity gossip about female personalities. Why does it seem impossible to be both beautiful and smart? “Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today’s entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years,” says Oscar winner Geena Davis, who has an IQ [...]

So, every week you hear my take on girls issues. You may be wondering about what the story is behind why I’m here and why I’m the one telling you all this stuff! Today, in a little twist from the norm, I’m interviewing…myself! Because, after all, I know myself the best – it’s important for [...]

How can learning a new skill translate into a new life? Because I am a Girl team member Janet Hay headed to India in January to find out. We’ve got a sneak peek of some of the photos from her visit to a women’s sewing cooperative, so make sure to sign up for the Because [...]