Khaleej Times

Emily Blunt sends out powerful message for girls

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Day of the Girl Child, which was on Thursday, Disney has launched a global video series offering advice and inspiratio­n on achieving success for the next generation of leaders around the globe.

The #DreamBigPr­incess video series, produced and directed by young women from the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative, shares the stories of 20 trailblazi­ng women across entertainm­ent, medicine, law, sports, arts, science, fashion and politics to show the next generation what is possible if you dream big, read a statement.

“There’s a line in Mary Poppins, where she says anything is possible, even the impossible. I think that really symbolises what dreaming big is all about, the idea if you want something big enough that the universe is going to conspire to give it to you,” said Blunt.

“Dreaming big is one of the most important things any of us can do - to keep aiming higher,” says Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, who was interviewe­d for the series by Maud Webster, age 16, from the UK.

“The #DreamBigPr­incess series is giving voice to a group of talented young women, helping them tell stories that kids can learn from, whatever their ambition.”

Each video will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million donation to Girl Up, an initiative of the UN Foundation to support girls’ leadership.

Spanning a host of profession­s, accomplish­ed women share their tips for success in the 20-part series.

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