Virtual Power Shift
Young activists are demanding a power shift. We have the knowledge, we have the numbers, we have the lived experience. Now it is time to have our voice heard and to co-create a resilient education system that works for us and centres gender equality.
After a year of interrupted education, we cannot let girls fall further behind. Governments around the world have the chance to step up and take action to fund education that challenges gender norms and promotes climate education. With this they have the power to stop the climate emergency and contribute to a more gender-just, peaceful and sustainable world. We no longer want decisions made about us without us. Governments have to use their power to stand for youth, stand in solidarity with us, and stand up so we can take a seat at the table.
Organising partners:
Transform Education, a young feminist coalition hosted by the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI)
Global Campaign for Education (GCE) Youth Constituency
The Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network (CYGEN)
Restless Development
Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth (OSGEY)
With support from:
Global Campaign for Education (GCE)
UN Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI)
Plan International
Education International (EI)
Save the Children
Send My Friend to School
UNICEF
Vital Voices
SheDecides
Frontline Aids
World Vision
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Global Partnership for Education (GPE)
Malala Fund