The Punjab Assembly building was decked out in pink lights to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday.
The International Day of the Girl Child is a global observance designed to raise awareness and promote girls’ rights and issues.
Here is all you need to know about the day
Brief history:
The International Day of the Girl Child was established by the United Nations in 2012 to raise awareness about girls’ challenges and promote their rights.
Significance of the day:
The International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, highlights the importance of addressing girls’ challenges worldwide and promoting their empowerment. It aims to raise awareness about issues such as gender inequality, education, health, and violence against girls.
Aim:
This day encourages girls’ active engagement in social, economic, and political life and urges for action to overcome gender imbalances. It serves as a reminder of the potential and significance of girls in creating a more just and equal world, as well as how to support their well-being and give them the tools they need to realize their goals.
Theme For 2024:
The theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl is, ‘Girls’ vision for the future’. The findings from UNICEF research show that girls are not only courageous in the face of challenges, but hopeful for the future. Today, and every day, is an opportunity for the world to get behind their vision, and invest to build an equal, and better future.
