Girl Child, who were you before the world told you who you should be?

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PATRIARCHY

A social structure that arose about ten thousand years ago in which males came to be socialized to rule, lead, and own society and females as property. Females came to be socialized to submit, serve, and accept a secondary role in familial, religious, and social spheres.


From the Blog

Investigate the status of girls around the world, meet faith-inspired change agents, and learn more about the journey on our blog.

Welcome, to our new Girl Child Long Walk Fellows!

Welcome, to our new Girl Child Long Walk Fellows!

The Girl Child Long Walk team is thrilled to announce our third cohort of fellows. This group of 15 passionate, brilliant, faith-inspired change agents from Africa, Europe, and the United States will collectively explore global perspectives and experiences at the intersection of faith, gender and religious patriarchy. Beginning on August 7th, these fellows will journey ...

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A Mother’s Day Liturgy: Heal Our Mothers & We Will Be Free

Join us on Sunday, May 12th at 11 AM ET for an interfaith gathering where we will drum in, dream in and remember the sacred feminine in many forms. Co-hosted by the Girl Child and Women Spirit Reclamation, we will hold a sacred circle of remembrance to reclaim and honor God as Mother. Register to ...

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Get to Know Our Fellows: Karina Aquino

Karina Aquino is a seasoned researcher, project manager, and gender equality advocate with extensive experience in international cooperation and diplomacy. Passionate about empowering women and girls, she integrates her faith into her work, aiming to break the chains of patriarchy and create a more inclusive world. Why do you do what you do? Growing up ...

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