ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Girl Heroes

Okay kiddo, do you know what heroes are? They are people who do really brave things and help other people. Now, do you know what girls are? They are just like boys, but they are girls! Sometimes, people think that only boys can be heroes, but that's not true. Girls can be heroes too!

Girl heroes are awesome because they do all kinds of cool things to make the world a better place. They might be superheroes in movies or TV shows fighting bad guys, or they might be real-life heroes helping people in their community.

There are so many girl heroes to look up to. Have you heard of Malala Yousafzai? She's a girl from Pakistan who stood up for the right for girls to go to school, even when bad people tried to hurt her. She's a hero because she didn't let fear stop her from fighting for what's right.

Or have you heard of Greta Thunberg? She's a girl from Sweden who is fighting to protect the planet and save our environment. She's a hero because she's using her voice to speak up about an important issue and make a difference.

So, don't ever let anyone tell you that girls can't be heroes. You can be a hero too! Just be brave, stand up for what's right, and help others whenever you can.