2018 Global Leadership Awards

Amazing evening @VitalVoices #GLA2018. Definitely girl crushing on @SheFighter Lina Khalifeh and all the hororees.

It’s been 10 years since @KakenyaN received the Rising Voices Award and since then we have built an organization serving thousands of rural girls, giving them access to education & ending FGM and child marriage in Kenya #GLA2018 @VitalVoices

"The world needs a change. It cannot change itself. How are we going to move from the turning point, to the tipping point?" Vital Voices President & CEO, @AlyseNelson addresses the crowd with an inspiring message about our #GLA2018 honorees

In case anyone was wondering, @LinO1984 of @SheFighter is onstage, literally about to smackdown @VitalVoices staffer, @mariaudavis as part of an interactive self defense lesson. #GLA2018 Okay, maybe not a smackdown, but close enough.

Investing in our children. Investing in our future. @kiranbirsethi asks the crowd: "Ladies and gentleman-- what are we waiting for?" #GLA2018

"My message to you, is that everyone in the world has something to overcome. But anyone can rise up, out of brokenness and contribute to the world. You can be an agent of change, don't underestimate your ability." A powerful, inspiring message from #GLA2018 honoree "Boom" Mosby

"To all the young people: we have seen the power of your generation. We need you in this fight." Who run the world? GIRLS. Let's change the future. #GLA2018

Secretary @HillaryClinton gives a shoutout to all of the women stepping up, pledging to run for office. #GLA2018

"This is not a phase, this is not a trend. It's a tipping point." We are joined by the incomparable @zoeydeutch as she welcomes Vital Voices founder, @HillaryClinton.

"And to the young people: you are valid. Your ideas are valid, your experiences are valid and relevant. Every single movement in our history has been moved by the energy and inspiration of young people. I dedicate this award to you. The young people." - @JamiraBurley, #GLA2018

"I'd like to thank all of you who have supported us, getting us where we are today. All four of you" As it turns out, @ealshafei has got some serious jokes. #GLA2018

"At home we were told not to speak up. That our voices don't matter. We stayed, and we fought." Our Global Trailbazer, @ealshafei receives a standing ovation from the crowd tonight at #GLA2018.