https://www.girlsglobe.org Gender equality, human rights and social justice. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:07:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.girlsglobe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/girlsglobe_icon_green2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.girlsglobe.org 32 32 128553070 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/19/amelia-hruby-social-media-big-tech-and-feminist-organizing/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/19/amelia-hruby-social-media-big-tech-and-feminist-organizing/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:07:47 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66614 Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, podcaster and producer with a PhD in philosophy.

Amelia is the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives. And she’s the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media without losing all your clients.

Amelia’s work and podcast has been a help and an inspiration for Julia, who made her own decision to leave social media earlier this year.

In this episode, Amelia Hruby shares her own story of wanting to drive change, challenging structures of power and why she took the decision to leave social media. Julia and Amelia discuss big tech, surveillance capitalism and how to navigate the digital world as a changemaker, who cares deeply about people and planet. They talk about shadowbans and persecution of human rights defenders, and how to organize off of social media.

Amelia Hruby leaves us with great advice and encourages us to make conscious decisions about how we use digital tools.

]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/19/amelia-hruby-social-media-big-tech-and-feminist-organizing/feed/ 0 66614 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/23/danielle-mullings-jamaica/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/23/danielle-mullings-jamaica/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 11:41:50 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66557 Danielle Mullings is a dynamic young leader and technology enthusiast from Jamaica.

She does a fun mix of tech, youth empowerment, and media, hosting a youth TV show, moderating global science events, and serving on Jamaica’s AI Task Force. Danielle is currently juggling these responsibilities while part-time pursuing her Masters of Science in Translational Health Sciences at Oxford University while also working with regional and international entities. 

In this episode, Danielle discusses

- her commitment to bringing young people together, listening to their experiences and ensuring that their voices are heard.
- leadership roles early in her school and university years.
- incorporating the viewpoints of others in the youth leadership and advocacy space.
- working to increase the number of young people  involved in decision-making forums.
- growing up in a loving and supportive family, and the important life lessons her family taught her.
- being encouraged to pursue roles of increasing scope and responsibilities as a university student, including running for Guild President, leading thousands of students and being the official representative to the university administration, as well as the regional university administration, representing 50,000 students across the Caribbean.
- the role of technology in effectively gathering and using data to understand and communicate the needs of students.
- how her experiences led her to become the host of a youth TV show in Jamaica, showcasing young people, their stories, and their accomplishments.
- the importance of individualized approaches to self-care.
- ways to deal with our own self-criticise.
- the importance of volunteerism and how it can lead to unexpected career opportunities.
- having the courage to apply for roles that may seem out of reach.
- how introducing herself to a Government Minister led to being invited to join Jamaica’s AI Task Force and another government committee.
- the power of a simple compliment in encouraging others, and the reminder to be more positive as we speak with people day-to-day.
- and her advice to young women (and us all) to “shoot for the stars” as we find our voice.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/23/danielle-mullings-jamaica/feed/ 0 66557 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/04/03/why-im-leaving-social-media/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/04/03/why-im-leaving-social-media/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:13:42 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66487 In this episode of the Hey Changemaker! Podcast Julia Wiklander shares the 21 reasons why she is leaving social media.

From surveillance capitalism to her creative process - she speaks about all the issues that she's had with these platforms and what made her make the decision to leave. 

After years of being in a bad relationship with social media, Julia Wiklander, founder of Girls' Globe, has decided that she's leaving. For some, this may be an easy decision, but as someone working with digital communications and media, it’s not as straightforward. Social media has been an important part of her work with digital commmunications for over a decade.

It’s through social media that Julia was able to begin building Girls’ Globe – making connections that wouldn’t have been possible without it.

And she has tried to please the algorithm, with everything from cringey lipsync videos to the 5-second Reels. Still, over the past 8 years, social media has become a bigger headache than it’s provided value in her life and work.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/04/03/why-im-leaving-social-media/feed/ 0 66487 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/06/1-in-4-countries-worldwide-face-backlash-on-womens-rights-new-un-women-report-shows/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/06/1-in-4-countries-worldwide-face-backlash-on-womens-rights-new-un-women-report-shows/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:20:57 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66392 Ahead of the 50th official UN International Women's Day this year, UN Women reports that one in four countries face backlash on women's rights. Gender equality and the rights of women and girls are facing growing threats at unprecedented levels.

In a world where we're seeing the rise of authoritarianism, the power of big tech and AI, we're also witnessing the simultaneous rise of threats against women's and girls' rights.

These threats include higher levels of discrimination, weaker legal protections, less funding for programs and institutions that support and protect women. Global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, conflicts and soaring prices, make the urgency to respond to these threats even greater.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/06/1-in-4-countries-worldwide-face-backlash-on-womens-rights-new-un-women-report-shows/feed/ 0 66392 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:33:22 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66235&preview=true&preview_id=66235 This is a different episode of the podcast with host Julia Wiklander speaking about the global feminist solidarity movement, building resilience in the midst of deep pain, and why she started the podcast. This is an episode to remind us of why we’re doing this work. Julia talks about what feminist solidarity really means - and what inspired her to start Girls’ Globe to amplify the voices of so many people who go unrecognized or unheard. She encourages us that our voices matter and how important it is to reflect on our values and to let them lead in all aspects of our work - including our communications. Her new course Strategic Storytelling for Changemakers is an opportunity to create a powerful communications strategy that is aligned with our values and purpose, defined by our powerful stories and the people we want to reach. Learn more about Strategic Storytelling for Changemakers here: https://juliawiklander.com/storytelling/ Enroll by the end of October for 20% off using code LAUNCH. If you're one of the first 10 people to enroll you get a free 1:1 Strategic Storytelling Call with Julia.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/feed/ 0 66235 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/07/17/oyidiya-oji-on-ai-digital-rights-and-anti-racism/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/07/17/oyidiya-oji-on-ai-digital-rights-and-anti-racism/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:17:11 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66049&preview=true&preview_id=66049 Oyidiya Oji is the Policy and Advocacy Advisor for Digital Rights at the European Network Against Racism (ENAR).

In this episode Oyidiay Oji and Julia Wiklander speak about the linkages between AI, digital rights and racism - and it’s links to the Olympics in Paris.

Oyidiya Oji shares a personal story of growing up and her journey into working in the anti-racism space and her interest in digital rights. She highlights the importance of understanding the impact of technology on marginalized communities and the need for a human rights approach in safeguarding digital rights. She talks about the challenges in implementing legislation and the role of civil society in shaping policies.

Julia and Oyidiya speak about the current situation in Paris, and what happened in Rio during the Olympics there. Oyidiya emphasizes the need for global solidarity in addressing digital rights issues and shares practical tips for being vigilant about technology use.

This episode is a part of a new series of the Hey Changemaker! Podcast called In The Deep End. In this series, Julia Wiklander speaks with experts who will help us understand the world, its systemic issues, and unveil the truth about what equality, rights and justice really mean. ]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/07/17/oyidiya-oji-on-ai-digital-rights-and-anti-racism/feed/ 0 66049 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/20/building-feminist-solidarity-through-a-global-media-movement/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/20/building-feminist-solidarity-through-a-global-media-movement/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:28:06 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=65176&preview=true&preview_id=65176
In this episode Julia Wiklander, founder of Girls' Globe and host of the Hey Changemaker! Podcast, speaks about Feminist Solidarity. What it means and how we can be a part of building it through a global digital media movement. 

A feminist solidarity is one that sees the interlinkages of our shared humanity and planet.

If your heart breaks when witnessing what’s happening in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Myanmar. If your heart breaks for the injustice in our backyards. You’re in the right place.

It is not all up to you to make a difference. The only way we can do that is through collective organising, through collaboration, through partnerships. We must forge partnerships to make the impact we want to make in an increasingly hostile environment.

This year has been hard, it is dark. It is incredibly painful - and for all those who are suffering - I REFUSE to give up hope. I REFUSE to give in, and I invite you to refuse the same. 

It is when good people do nothing that the oppression will continue. So we will do something. 

In this episode I share three ways you can get involved in building feminist solidarity through a global media movement.

]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/20/building-feminist-solidarity-through-a-global-media-movement/feed/ 0 65176 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/18/navigating-new-technology-and-challenges-for-human-rights/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/18/navigating-new-technology-and-challenges-for-human-rights/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=65113 The development of new technology is quick. As the world is forced to adapt to these changes, challenges arise for the safeguarding and promotion of human rights. In this post, young people share their insights and expertise on how new technology impacts human rights. Through the Rising Minds podcast, young people shape conversations on the issues […]]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/18/navigating-new-technology-and-challenges-for-human-rights/feed/ 0 65113 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/11/safeguarding-digital-rights-perspectives-and-examples-from-young-people-around-the-world/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/11/safeguarding-digital-rights-perspectives-and-examples-from-young-people-around-the-world/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:23:34 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=65021

"Digital rights are human rights. They are our human rights but within the digital space," explains Maria Malomalo in an episode of the Rising Minds podcast.

Through the Rising Minds podcast, young people shape conversations on the issues that impact their wellbeing. In several of the podcast episodes, young people discuss digital rights, what they mean, challenges they face and movements working to strengthen them. This post summarises the main points from several episodes of the Rising Minds podcast.

What do digital rights encompass?

What are the challenges for digital rights around the world?

And what are young people doing to safeguard digital rights?
]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/11/safeguarding-digital-rights-perspectives-and-examples-from-young-people-around-the-world/feed/ 0 65021 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/07/building-feminist-solidarity-amidst-polarisation-misinformation-and-efforts-to-discredit/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2023/12/07/building-feminist-solidarity-amidst-polarisation-misinformation-and-efforts-to-discredit/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:56:29 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=65022 It's been two month since Hamas attack on the south of Israel. The following bombardment by Israel on Gaza has led to a global outcry for ceasefire and a free Palestine.

Feminist movements around the world join these calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire.

Simultaneously, social media feeds are beginning to reflect news from the massacres in Sudan, massive exploitation in the Congo, and the fossil fuel lobbyists present at COP28.

The world is waking up to the injustice caused by centuries of colonisation, occupation, slavery and capitalist exploitation.

Yet, polarisation and misinformation can hinder the important reckoning needed.

Further, feminist solidarity is being questioned from within movements and attacked by external forces like media and institutions.

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