This is International Day of the Girl Child

    Wednesday, 11 October 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The day brings attention and awareness to the challenges facing girls around the world. It is also a day to highlight the importance of empowering girls, and the actions being taken to achieve gender equality.

    Women and Gender Equality Minister Pam Parsons has acknowledged today International Day of the Girl Child. The day brings attention and awareness to the challenges facing girls around the world. It is also a day to highlight the importance of empowering girls, and the actions being taken to achieve gender equality. Minister Parsons says “Girls around the world are breaking barriers, tackling issues like child marriage, education, inequality, violence, climate change, and access to healthcare. On this International Day of the Girl Child, let us all work together to ensure they are connected, supported and empowered to create a better world for them and future generations.”
     

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