Olivia Saint-Pierre Will Moderate 2026 Girls Speak Out
The Thomas Stone High School student will lead the Girls Speak Out event at the United Nations on October 9, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Thomas Stone High School student Olivia Saint-Pierre will moderate the Girls Speak Out: Advancing Equality, Accelerating Action event at the United Nations in New York City on October 9, 2026. The program, organized by the Working Group on Girls, focuses on global issues such as education access and gender-based violence.
Why it matters
The annual event serves as a platform for empowering young voices to address critical challenges affecting girls worldwide. By participating, advocates aim to drive policy conversations regarding gender equity and human rights at an international level.
The Girls Speak Out event is organized by the Working Group on Girls, an alliance of non-governmental organizations. Stella's Girls, an empowerment group founded in 2016, will have members in attendance.
The players
Olivia Saint-Pierre
She is a student at Thomas Stone High School who plans to pursue pediatric nursing at New York University or Rutgers University.
Working Group on Girls
This is an alliance of non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of girls globally.
Stella's Girls
Founded by Kaprese James in 2016, this organization focuses on the empowerment and leadership development of young women.
Kaprese James
She is the founder of Stella's Girls, an organization established in 2016 to support and empower girls.
The details
Participants have prepared for the event through weekly Zoom meetings held each Saturday since August. The proceedings will take place in a UN meeting room and be broadcast globally on UN Web TV.
Timeline
Weekly preparation meetings for the event began in August 2026.
The Girls Speak Out event will take place on October 9, 2026.
Culture Shift
This presentation aligns with the global recognition of the International Day of the Girl. It reflects a broader cultural movement toward institutionalizing youth participation in international human rights summits.
Residents of Charles County can view the livestream of the event on UN Web TV to see local student representation on a global stage. The preparation process highlights the commitment required for students balancing academic goals with international advocacy.
The takeaway
Empowerment initiatives often require months of disciplined preparation and practice to translate personal advocacy into effective public speaking. Students interested in global issues can track future opportunities for participation through youth-focused non-governmental alliances.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bay Net.
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