Maisie Williams Delivers Badass Speech On Gender Equality And Feminism You Won't Want To Miss!

7/09/2015 1:00 PM ET | Filed under: Inspiration • New York • Game Of Thrones • Maisie Williams • Girl Power

Maisie Williams delivers an inspiring speech on gender equality!

The Game of Thrones starlet proved she's just as badass off screen with an inspiring speech on gender equality delivered at the Always #LikeAGirl Confidence Summit in New York on Tuesday.

And she did an amazing job!

The 18-year-old activist asserted:

"It's time for society to stop telling girls what they should and shouldn't do."

She didn't stop there, either! Maisie also remarked:

"It's time for girls to be free; free to nurture and celebrate whatever qualities and talents make them different. It's the most liberating time moving into adulthood. But that transition should not happen with labels and expectations, but with an open heart and mind… Fight for yours, grab it with both hands and hold it like the course of your future depends on it. Because it does. The world is desperate for leaders, male and female. It's not about gender, it's about purpose … Fan your fire, move from your core, and be quick on your feet. Sharp in your mind, gentle in your heart. Be authentic. If you can do all that? Well then get ready for greatness. Chin up, chest out. You are unstoppable. Like a girl."

It's not hard to believe the teen's passionate speech would ring true for at least one girl out there, and hopefully it will inspire!

Brilliant!

Ch-ch-check out her delivery in its entirety (below) by pressing PLAY at the 50 minute mark. You won't want to miss it!

[Image via AP Images.]

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Rapper Tekashi69 Pistol Whipped And Kidnapped From Home -- Lands In Hospital After Brutal Attack

UPDATE, 3:30 p.m. ET:

There are apparently two stories out there now... one Tekashi69 is telling his crew, and one that he's telling the cops.

According to law enforcement, Tekashi told them he was stopped at a red light when a car bumped his from behind; two men got out and robbed him, before grabbing him, throwing him into their car, and driving off. They eventually apparently got his jewelry after the rapper called his baby momma at home and had her bring it all down to them.

Cops are skeptical that Tekashi has told different details to them than what he's telling his crew, but, that's where we're at. According to TMZ, Tekashi still hasn't been cooperative with cops for the investigation with anything besides the initial story.

Hmmm....

Rapper Tekashi69 was kidnapped, pistol whipped, and robbed late last night, and he's now in the hospital under the close care of doctors as he tries to recover from the vicious, nearly life-threatening attack.

According to reports in TMZ, the rapper was apparently working on a music video in Brooklyn at some point on Saturday, and around 4:00 a.m., he returned home after the shoot.

Apparently, when he got to his house, another car pulled in behind him and blocked his driveway -- after which three hooded gunmen apparently

[Image via Instagram.]