To uniquely mark International Women’s Day on March 8, National Geographic is highlighting education and empowerment for the Indian girl child. Bollywood celebrities DiaMirza, ShabanaAzmi, and GulPanag have partnered to speak up for the girl child and her rights in Nat Geo’s short trailer. Trending as #StandWithAGirl, the initiative aims to give the young girls of India a chance at a successful future. This includes reduced child marriage rates, poverty, gender-based violence, and inequality across the country. Nat Geo has paired with Milaap Social Ventures India Private Limited to assist in funding five NGOs committed to direct impact.

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