International Girl Child Day is celebrated especially for girls, which was declared by the United Nations in 2011. The basic foundation of this day is to provide education and health to girls, gender equality and freedom from social discrimination. The main objective is to inspire it all over the world for an inclusive future for girls. This day is celebrated every year on October 11 to create awareness about the challenges faced by girls.
History
The history of International Girl Child Day began with a project by the non-governmental organization Plan International. International Girl Child Day was established by the United Nations on October 11, 2011 to highlight the challenges faced by girls in developing countries such as child marriage, gender inequality, gender-based violence, discrimination, health, education. The aim of Plan International’s project was that this day was inspired by the global movement for girls’ rights and equality.
Significance
The significance of this day is that it highlights all these issues related to the girl child:
Education: Girls’ right to education should be fulfilled by ensuring they get equal education as boys.
Ending Child Marriage: People in backward areas should be made aware so that child marriage can be completely eradicated and girls can get married after 18 years.
Health : All types of health challenges faced by girls such as menstrual health and reproductive health and other health services should be accessible.
End of Domestic Violence : The importance of International Girl Child Day is aimed at ending domestic violence. It ensure not to discriminate against any girl child.
Date
It is celebrated every year on October 11 as International Girl Child Day.
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