International Day Of The Girl Child
𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 • 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 • 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 • 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 The International Day of the Girl Child is observed every year on 11 October to recognise girls’ rights, opportunities, dignity, safety, education and participation. Educational institutions can use the day to encourage girls to learn, lead, express themselves, develop confidence and participate equally in society. 𝐎𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 • Promote equal opportunities for girls in education and learning • Encourage girls to develop confidence, leadership and decision-making skills • Create awareness about the rights and dignity of every girl child • Promote safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments • Encourage girls to participate in science, technology, sports, arts and leadership • Address stereotypes and barriers that limit girls’ opportunities • Encourage boys and girls to become partners in creating eq...