Since her split from the Royal Family, Markle has often used opportunities to speak to young girls about issues close to her heart. “This work will continue as part of Archewell Foundation’s commitment to building compassionate communities that uplift women and girls, and serves as a reflection of the long-standing record of advocacy by the duchess, who has been standing up for equity since she was a young girl herself,” it concluded.
“All throughout the past year, she has convened conversations with women and girls, spoken with gender icons as well as new leaders, and partnered with key organizations advocating for a more equitable and just future. “Amid the pandemic, the duchess has been engaging with communities of girls and girl-serving organizations, taking an approach of listening to and learning directly from a new generation of leaders,” the post continued. “The girls who attended had strong and incisive perspectives on issues critical to girls today.” “As young activists, these girls are already making an impact around education, social justice, and health and wellness in their own schools and communities,” a statement on the Archwell website reads. According to the Daily Mail, the women in the group “have ambitions of being medical professionals, senators, and presidents.” Speaking at a virtual roundtable with girls aged 13 to 18, the Duchess of Sussex told the young women to “challenge injustice.” She was joined by the leaders of Girls Inc and The National Women’s Law Centre. Meghan Markle once again encouraged young girls to be a force for justice and change in the world.