Why Is the International Day of the Girl Child Celebrated?

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Today 11th Oct 2022, marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl child.

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This day focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and promote the empowerment of their human rights.

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Starting from female infanticide to gender inequality, there is no dearth of issues.

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11th October is celebrated to acknowledge the importance, power, and potential of adolescent girls and encourage more opportunities for them.

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With time, girls have proved that if given the skills and the opportunities, they can be the changemakers.

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It is time for all of us to stand accountable for girls to invest in the future that believes in their agency, leadership, and potential.

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