Girl Rising

A Girl Rising is a powerful topic, a peculiar one starting from the beginning of time across the globe. That is, why doesn't a girl rise in strength and education in the Middle East, Haiti, and India? And, how can we change that in positive ways?  These ideas started to float in my mind ever since the 2013 documentry, Girl Rising, came out. Nine successful actresses including Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, and Bollywood Priyanka Chopra narrated true stories of nine girls from nine different countries. These females grew up going through child marriage, being abandoned as a baby, and even getting severely judged by society. However, where are these amazing, smart role models now? After reading passages in http://girlrising.com, I learned that almost all of them started excelling greatly in school and standing up for causes that they courageously overcame. Now, even in the future, most people in poor countries, especially women, are going through unbearable sufferings. Programs such as Girl Rising are working hard to provide education and financial support for these families. Moreover, when other governments encourage equality for all genders, our international society will become a better and safe place. For instance, groups like the Taliban believe that it is in their religion to give no respect to females. Women are frequently beaten up for no specific or valid reason. If these horrifying beatings never occurred, then people wouldn't treat women differently than men today. However, there is certain hope that not only these nine girls can rise, but also every girl who has a soul of hope and faith, just like a free bird. 

                           

Here is the trailer for Girl Rising. It is amazing! :)



Read more at: http://girlrising.com/ 

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