Name: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls
Uploaded: 2012-03-28T15:23:15Z
Duration: 14 min 22 s
Description: Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation, and of the untapped potential of girls around the world. Can we transform the world by unlocking the greatness of girls?

Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls

Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls

Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation, and of the untapped potential of girls around the world. Can we transform the world by unlocking the greatness of girls?

Empowering girls can reshape entire communities, yet millions still face violence, exploitation, and lost opportunity. In Liberia, three out of ten teenage girls become pregnant, and some girls as young as twelve are forced into prostitution for less than a dollar a night. Creating safe spaces where girls' intelligence and leadership can flourish has inspired young women to become advocates and agents of change for others. The dream of education and dignity for girls remains urgent, but examples of resilience prove that even small acts can ignite hope.