International Girl Child Day

raise awareness about the importance and potential girls hold as the future of our society

The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.

This year’s theme for the International Day of the Girl Child is “Our time is now—our rights, our future”

International Day of the Girl Child calls for people to become that voice of change and empower them

International Day of the Girl Child aims to raise awareness about these issues and work towards an action-oriented plan to uplift young girls

On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child

Girls are ready for a decade of acceleration forward.

It is for invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential

It is time for us all to stand accountable – with and for girls