AKA Name | Day of the Girl |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #DayOfTheGirl |
Related Hashtags | #Girlchild, #Girlpower, #IDG2023, #Girlchildeducation, #Education, #Girl |
2023 Date | October 11, 2023 |
2024 Date | October 11, 2024 |
International Day of the Girl is an annual observance focused on promoting and empowering girls' rights globally, with an emphasis on addressing the unique challenges they face. Established by the United Nations, this day aims to raise awareness of issues such as education, health, safety, and equality for girls. The Observance also serves as a platform for advocating policy changes that can help improve girls' lives and bring attention to the invaluable contributions they make to society. The idea for International Day of the Girl originated from youth-led advocacy groups in the early 2000s and culminated in a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, which established October 11 as the official annual observance. In the United States, efforts on this day often focus on supporting girls' education, raising awareness about gender-based violence, expanding economic opportunities for girls, and addressing systemic barriers that perpetuate gender inequality. Additionally, the U.S. government has implemented policies and initiatives aimed at promoting girls' rights domestically and globally, recognizing the importance of empowering girls as agents of social change and progress. Various events and activities occur across America to observe International Day of the Girl. Schools, organizations, and communities host discussions, workshops, and seminars that highlight the importance of advancing girls' rights and opportunities. In recent years, initiatives such as the U.S. Strategy on Adolescent Girls and the GirlsLead program have been implemented to provide support and guidance to girls on leadership issues. International Day of the Girl, held annually on October 11, serves as a reminder of the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the collective responsibility to empower girls and ensure their voices are heard. Facts about International Day of the Girl
Top things to do in the US for International Day of the Girl
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