Empowering Girls Around The World Through Storytelling

The video discusses the importance of giving girls a platform to share their own stories, moving away from stereotypical narratives. Masoom Ahuja's book, 'Girlhood', features real stories from 30 teen girls across 27 countries, highlighting cultural differences and commonalities. The Girlhood project has expanded into a digital media organization, similar to initiatives by UNESCO and others, to promote inclusive storytelling. The video encourages viewers to continually include girls' and women's voices in media, not just on special occasions.

What is the primary focus of Masoom Ahuja's book 'Girlhood'?

• Sharing real stories of teen girls

• Highlighting headline statistics

• Promoting fictional narratives

• Discussing global economic issues

Which topics are covered in the stories within 'Girlhood'?

• Politics and governance

• School, friendship, and growing up

• Technology and innovation

• Environmental issues

What surprising element does Ahuja find in the stories of 'Girlhood'?

• The lack of diversity

• The commonalities across cultures

• The emphasis on technology

• The focus on economic issues

What has 'Girlhood' expanded into?

• A global economic forum

• A digital media organization

• A technology startup

• A political campaign

What is the goal of the storytelling challenge held during the International Day of the Girl?

• To focus on economic growth

• To highlight new narratives for a more inclusive world

• To discuss technological advancements

• To promote fictional stories