Washington [US]October 11 (ANI): International Day of the Girl Child, also known as the Day of the Girl Child, is observed on October 11 to draw attention to the value and potential of girls for the future of our society. The tenth anniversary of IGD is in 2022.
The official website of the United Nations states that this year, more attention will be given to bringing governments, decision-makers and the general public on board to issues important to girls in all fields. Additionally, they will focus on creating additional opportunities for people around the world to voice their opinions. Everything you need to know about this day is given below:
International Girl Child Day 2022: History
The concept of a Global Day for Women was inspired by an NGO’s ‘Because I am a girl’ campaign. The United Nations eventually agreed to engage after being persuaded by the NGO ‘Plan International’. Canada was the first country to publish an official resolution on International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) before the United Nations.
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly agreed to ratify a resolution designating October 11, 2012 as the first International Day of Girls. The inaugural International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated on the specified day.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the creation of International Day of the Girl Child (IDG).
International Girl Child Day 2022: Theme
This year the theme of International Day of the Girl Child “Our time is now – our rights, our future,” has been chosen by UNICEF.
Girls with disabilities are twice as likely to experience gender based violence.
UNICEF is working to make sure every girl can access all her rights and have a brighter future.#DayoftheGirl pic.twitter.com/dfApInioVW
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) October 11, 2022
“Girls are ready for a decade of boom. UNICEF said on its website, “It is time for all of us with girls and girls to be accountable and invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential.”
The UNICEF website is quoted as saying, “The world’s 600 million adolescent girls have shown time and again that given the skills and opportunities, they can be changemakers driving progress in their communities, including women, boys and men.” We can build strong for all.” ,
The United Nations encourages individuals to spread human interest stories, blogs, and films of female changemakers, along with networks and organizations working to bring about change. Other strategies include removing barriers facing girls in one’s country or region, pushing policymakers to make more focused investments, and engaging prominent female influencers to lead the change.
International Girl Child Day: Significance
In order to recognize the achievements of girls globally, International Day of the Girl Child is honoured. The day also tries to make girls realize their full potential and teach them about their rights to change the world.
According to United Nations statistics, 10 million girls are currently at risk of child marriage. Around 1 in 4 girls worldwide do not participate in formal education, employment or training, compared to 1 in 10 boys, and girls are the primary target of sexual abuse.
IDG seeks to help girls and women reach their full potential by raising awareness of their rights. (ANI)
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