Michelle Obama
The former First Lady posts in part, "On The International #DayoftheGirl, I'm so proud to celebrate the power and promise of the young women who are transforming our communities and our world."
Meghan Markle
In a candid discussion with Malala Yousafzai, Meghan Markle says, "So much is at stake when you don't give women the opportunity to learn and get an education. I think there is no greater time for all of us to acknowledge that with everything else happening with COVID, I think that International Day of the Girl for each of us to make a commitment that yes, the layers upon layers that are happening... but all it has done is add on top of the problems that were already existing."
Jessica Biel
"At a young age, so many girls are taught to be comfortable walking two steps behind their male peers," the actress shares in part. "As someone who always identified in mind and body as an athlete –– that never made sense to me. Women are powerful and that's a great thing. Even though it scares the sh*t out of people."
She adds, "While the gender stereotypes have evolved and we've come a long way — it's still so important for little girls everywhere to recognize that they are capable of everything - and more. We have to teach all children equality so that one day, girls will be represented EVERYWHERE that decisions are made."
David Beckham
"All girls, wherever they are in the world, should have the chance to learn and to achieve their potential," the star expresses. "Our daughters deserve just the same opportunities as our sons. Today on #DayoftheGirl we celebrate girls all around the world who are working hard to make a positive change in their lives and communities."
Maria Sharapova
"I was SUPPOSED TO fulfill endless expectations. Instead, I CHOSE TO be the curator of my own path," Maria says on Instagram.
Demi Moore
"Society told me I was SUPPOSED TO to hide my pregnant body. Instead, I CHOSE TO celebrate it," the legendary star shares, alongside a candid video.
Salma Hayek
"I was SUPPOSED TO be a soap star in Mexico, but instead I CHOSE TO be a film star and an activist in the world," the actress expresses on Instagram.
Kate Upton
"I want my daughter grow up in a world where girls are protected, empowered and treated equally," the model writes in part. "International Day Of The Girl is meant to promote the empowerment of young girls everywhere, while also advocating for the attainment of their basic human rights, like education and bodily autonomy. We, as a global society, need to address the challenges, biases, dangers, and injustices young girls deal with all over the world - and make a change."
Charlize Theron
"Today is the #DayoftheGirl," the actress begins her post. "Tag just one friend to share their SUPPOSED TO / CHOSE TO story. Because when a girl find [sic] her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. That's #TheGirlEffect. I was SUPPOSED TO be financially dependent. I CHOSE TO financially independent."
Shannon Beador
The Real Housewives of Orange County star honors her mother on International Day of the Girl. She adds on Instagram, "Today is International Day of the Girl which celebrates a girl or woman in our own lives who have had a special impact on who we are today."