Mahak Naiwal lives in New Delhi, India and is learning Kathak, a traditional Indian dance. Dance is her passion, but she also wants to learn how to play guitar and speak French. https://nyti.ms/2CEwb3R pic.twitter.com/cOkttQCgIb
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Shenzhi Xu is a first-year college student in Chengdu, China: “Honestly, I don’t think that age is the true indicator of whether a person is an adult or not. Even when I turn 18, I don’t automatically cross into the world of an adult.” https://nyti.ms/2CCuMe8 pic.twitter.com/WYvtv6BDUl
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Victory Chukwu is a first-year student at the University of Lagos. The first time she felt like an adult? Going to the "market without my mum and got everything she wanted. It made me feel grown to bargain with the sellers and get the best prices." https://nyti.ms/2CEpzm0 pic.twitter.com/ImxqpzXX7P
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Ruby Jubb-Baddiel has a year left in high school in London and hopes to attend college after. She turns 18 this month. https://nyti.ms/2CELVUA pic.twitter.com/avWvJyofuS
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Shama Ghosh lives with her husband in Chandpur, Bangladesh. She hopes to finish high school and become a teacher. https://nyti.ms/2Puw11V pic.twitter.com/6EjpzbUDWS
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Liana Sharifian is among the few Iranian women who play the bagpipe and recently performed in an all-woman concert in Tehran https://nyti.ms/2CDQ0YW pic.twitter.com/ZXQgX8CYyJ
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Obdulia González González is a member of the indigenous Wixárika people of northern Mexico. "I’m proud of my culture and my heritage. I love dressing in a different way and speaking a different beautiful language." https://nyti.ms/2CDla2J pic.twitter.com/g7OLw7ZSp5
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Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino is a transgender activist and a student at Bard College. “I will vote. I will fight for us, all of us. It is a big charge and a big responsibility for our generation. We are going to be loud and recognized and influential.” https://nyti.ms/2CEDzMM pic.twitter.com/y5JcOurooR
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Madison Breanne Justice is taking a break from school to support her 13-month old son in Mississippi. She hopes to complete her GED and attend college. “I always knew I would have to grow up eventually. I just wasn’t expecting to do it so fast.” https://nyti.ms/2Ps1wJK pic.twitter.com/AnSjM84Z9V
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Faiza Al-Afifi has been in Ramallah since 2014, when her family fled the Gaza Strip after its deadly war with Israel. She loves reading. She says it gives her a sense of serenity. https://nyti.ms/2CIbOmm pic.twitter.com/5lhhDWGMSW
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Millie Landewee is part of an all-girls skate crew in Melbourne, Australia. “I think you need to explore the opportunities around you. Don’t settle for the usual." https://nyti.ms/2CBF7a4 pic.twitter.com/vvz6sEcQo9
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I love this so much! (So worth being 1 of my free articles this month—no $)
Loved seeing different perspectives and being exposed to new music (Kida Kudz!)
My heart broke in some cases
I missed my mom dearly (must call her now)
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This quote stood out to me. As a 7th grade teacher, the cyber drama among my students was unreal
And none of us know how to handle it! I didn’t grow up with it, and I worry for the generation that is—
Is this what growing up and old is like??pic.twitter.com/26UNjsGYad
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This one goes out to one of the greatest gifts to existence; GIRLS. I WISH YOU REPARATIONS IN EQUALITY. love,
#DayOfTheGirlThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Watch this film!
@sparktheseries portrays five real-life pioneers in#STEM. Through the collection of story vignettes, you will be inspired by each woman's "spark moment," a time when they felt empowered to explore their interests and pursue their dreams.#dayofthegirlThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Can we also have a day for all the boys around the world ? Boys suffer too , can please acknowledge the at least one time ?
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