For International Women’s Day and beyond, let’s clear a path for girls to lead

Lean In Girls is proud to partner with International Women’s Day to equip adults, educators, and caregivers with resources to #GiveToGain for girls.

Check back soon for Lean In Girls' IWD 2026 resources.

In the meantime, let's reflect on last year's activity from 2025 (see below).
 

Lean In Girls provided free IWD resources

Download the Challenge Stereotypes Online Session Facilitator Guide.

Collaborating for International Women's Day, Lean In Girls is proud to provide access to the Challenge Stereotypes online session. One of the most popular offerings from the research-backed Lean In Girls leadership curriculum, this session equips adults, caregivers, and educators with practical tools and strategies to help girls recognize and challenge the pervasive stereotypes and negative narratives that can undermine their sense of agency and self-confidence.

Download the resource today to run the session with girls in your life.

Lean In Girls held a highly successful IWD events

Lean In Girls held a special IWD virtual event FOR GIRLS aged 11-15.

In this interactive one-hour workshop, girls learnt to spot and push back against limiting stereotypes – even the ones that might appear to be positive at first glance. They explored what stereotypes are, examined common misconceptions about girls, and practiced effective strategies for saying ‘no’ to stereotypes and limiting beliefs.

The key takeaways were

• Stereotypes are biased assumptions about what girls are like (or should be like).
• Girls can experience different stereotypes depending on their unique mix of identities.
• We can’t make stereotypes go away — but we can reduce their power by countering them with accurate information.

The session was one of the most popular offerings from the research-backed Lean In Girls leadership curriculum. 

Lean In Girls held a special IWD virtual event FOR ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, AND EDUCATORS.

There are things you can do now that shift the possibilities girls see for themselves and their future. Research shows that when girls know how to identify and push back against stereotypes, they’re less likely to internalize limiting messages, doubt their abilities, and blame themselves when they experience unfair treatment. Lean In Girls held an engaging conversation that explored the role you can play in empowering girls and young teens who identify with the girlhood experience to challenge stereotypes and limiting beliefs and embrace their full potential.

The key takeaways were:

• Discovering what the data has to say about the impact of stereotypes on girls.
• Exploring actionable, research-backed strategies to empower girls to push back against stereotypes and limiting beliefs.
• Learning more about the Lean In Girls program and how you can leverage the free curriculum to support girls in your community.

This session was perfect for caregivers, educators, and other engaged adults looking for actionable tips and tools to support the girls in their life or community.

Committed to raising empowered girls

Lean In Girls is a leadership program that helps girls see themselves as leaders in a world that often tells them they’re not.

The curriculum is designed to equip girls to be self-assured, resilient, and inclusive everyday leaders and inspire them to lead boldly. With support from the Lean In Girls community, the program aims to remove the obstacles in girls’ way and encourage them to lead on their own terms.

At the heart of Lean In Girls is a curriculum for girls and young teens who identify with the girlhood experience (ages 11 to 15).

With a balance of strength-building activities and real talk on important topics like bias and allyship, participants learn to embrace their leadership superpowers and reject stereotypes about what girls can’t do.

Research shows the emphasis on leadership strengths and real talk is empowering and protective for girls.

When girls are introduced to a more expansive definition of leadership, they’re more likely to see themselves as leaders.

When girls know how to identify and push back against unfair treatment, they’re less likely to internalize limiting messages and blame themselves when they experience bias.

And when girls take positive risks and learn new skills, they can feel a powerful sense of agency and accomplishment.

An impactful IWD partnership

Lean In Girls is proud to partner with International Women’s Day to shine a light on what everyone can do to support all girls by equipping them to push back against stereotypes and limiting beliefs.

For more information, visit LeanInGirls.org and follow Lean In on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for tips, real talk, and inspiration from the team and other caregivers committed to raising girls to be self-assured and inclusive leaders.