Today International Girl Child Day is being celebrated in many countries of the world. This day is celebrated every year on 11 October to increase the participation of girls in the world, providing pathways for girls from education to health to careers. On the occasion of Girl's Day, women around the world are made aware of their rights and women's empowerment.
In many countries including India, women have to face many challenges. International Girl Child Day aims to spread awareness to remove obstacles in the development of women from the birth of a girl child to her status in the family, right to education, and career. Let us know when and why the celebration of International Girl Child Day started, and the history and importance of this day.
When is International Girl Child Day celebrated?
International Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 11 October. Celebrating this day started in 2012 when the United Nations celebrated Girl Child Day for the first time. However, the foundation for celebrating it was laid on 19 September 2011, when the United Nations passed this resolution and decided to celebrate Girls' Day on 11 October.
How did celebrating Girl's Day begin?
An NGO started the Plan International Project to strengthen the status of girls in society, under which the celebration of International Girl Child Day started. This NGO 'Because I am a girl.' Launched a campaign named. The Government of Canada was contacted to spread the campaign internationally. The Government of Canada proposed to celebrate International Girl Child Day in a general meeting. Later the United Nations announced to celebration of Girls Day.
The theme of International Girls Day 2023
Every year Girls' Day has a special theme. More than 50 countries around the world celebrate International Girls' Day based on the theme. The theme of International Girls' Day 2023 is "Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being".
Why celebrate Girl's Day?
This day is celebrated to promote women's power. An awareness campaign is run on the occasion of Girl Child Day to improve the lives of girls, to make them safe and educated, and to prepare women to face all the challenges of life. Also, efforts are made to make women self-reliant, so that women can also contribute to the development of the country and society.
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