The Girls Shelter in Guinea is for young girls who have said “No” to Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage and are homeless as a result.The Girls Shelter is not only a safe place for them to be, but also a place where they will receive care, education, and job training. A place where they can connect with other girls and become a part of a community.They are welcomed, and given the compassion, support, and resources they need and deserve to create positive futures for themselves.

Exceptional Women of Peace AwardsWe know that women are rising all around our world and in great numbers. In big and small ways, women are standing in their power and speaking their own truth. Out of this “rising up,” we see women and young women using their voice and presence to create positive change and build lasting Peace. And we recognize that women have been the heart and hands of the movements for Peace throughout our history. This award honors the inspiring work of women peacebuilders whose courage, leadership, and commitment to Peace stand out as beacons of strength and hope.At the heart of all exceptional women of Peace, we see five fundamental driving forces:Passion for the world they want for allCompassion that recognizes and respects the value and suffering of those in needVision to see a future world at PeaceConviction that manifests as an unwavering belief that change can happenAction to produce the desired change