Editor 's note : Writer and activist Gloria Steinem has been involved in feminist and other social justice movements for more than 40 years . This open letter to the girls of the world is part of the `` Girl Rising '' project . CNN Films ' `` Girl Rising '' documents extraordinary girls and the power of education to change the world . Watch it June 16 at 9 p.m . ET on CNN . Dear Girls of the World , . Every female human being has a right to give birth to herself . You have the right to be safe in your body , to explore the world with your mind and to be free in your spirit . If human rights like these are denied to you -- whether by family or a stranger , by government or religion -- seek out trustworthy people who share your experience . When unique voices are united in a common cause , they make history . -- Gloria Steinem . More : CNN 's `` Girl Rising '' Write your own open letter to girls of the world . Photos : The girls ' stories from `` Girl Rising ''
Gloria Steinem writes an open letter to girls of the world . Text: