It should be common knowledge by now that women and young girls have the same potential and abilities as their male counterparts. Think about it though — how many women do we see as national or even local leaders? Not enough.<\/p>\n
IGNITE<\/a> National\u00a0released a powerful video ad<\/a> as part of their #DeclareYourAmbition campaign. It’s about a young girl who wants to be president one day, but she believes that as she gets older these ambitions will fizzle out because her superiors will not encourage her.<\/p>\n I want to be president. But when I\u2019m thirteen I won\u2019t anymore because no one will tell me that I can do this. They tell me other things like, \u2018Don\u2019t raise your hands so much,\u2019 [\u2026] \u2018Be a good girl.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Women make up a little more than half of the population, but only 22% of women serve as elected officials. The #DeclareYourAmbition campaign aims to encourage young girls to declare their intention to run for office, and for others to encourage them.<\/p>\n