"Girls' lack of confidence is the strongest factor deterring them from pursuing leadership opportunities in their future.
However, boosting confidence is possible with programs that intentionally and equitably teach public speaking, communication, and self-advocacy. Furthermore, involving them in causes they care about increases leader behaviors.
After surveying over 11,000 students between the ages of 9 and 18 from fourteen different countries including Brazil, India, Kenya, the US, and New Zealand found that students care about the world.
Laurence Chandy, UNICEF Director of Data, Research and Policy, 2019.
81% of students identified poverty as the biggest issue affecting the world.
About 70 % are concerned about violence and terrorism.
67% are concerned about access to quality education.
44% worry about unfair treatment of refugee and migrants.
HOWEVER, 100% of students surveyed believed if their voices were heard, they could positively affect the future of the world.
