New Delhi: To celebrate the International Day of the Girl, US First Lady Jill Biden honoured ten young women leaders from across the country who are making a difference in their communities. The event, “Girls Leading Change,” took place at the White House Thursday and was livestreamed for the public at whitehouse.gov/live, a White House release stated.
The honorees, were selected by the White House Gender Policy Council, and they represent a diverse range of backgrounds and causes, including arts, education, STEM, and social justice. Their work addresses the pressing issues facing young people today and their commitment to building a brighter future, the release noted.
The 2024 honorees include 17-year-old Cheyenne Anderson from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an artist and photographer using art to uplift underrepresented communities. Sreenidi Bala, 16, is from Farmington, Connecticut and advocates for accessible STEM education for neurodivergent students, and has founded Code for All Minds — a computer program for the cause. The Pramoda sisters, 16 and 17, have been working towards digital accessibility and safety for all. According to the White House release, through SafeTeensOnline (STO), they have educated and empowered over 5 million teens worldwide.
“Everywhere I travel, I see inspiring girls leading change in their communities,” said the First Lady. “It is an honor to celebrate these young leaders at the White House and I hope that their courage and determination inspires the next generation,” she added.