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International Girl Child Day

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    World Affairs
  • Published
    12th Oct, 2022

Context

Every year on 11th October, the International Child Day is observed.

Background

  • In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 66/170 and adopted October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child.

Theme 2022: “Our time is now—our rights, our future”.

  • It was an annual day commemorated to honour girls. Every year, a new theme is to be picked to focus on the most prevalent issue of the year.
  • International Day of the Girl Child was first observed in 2012.

Significance

  • The day is observed to recognise girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
  • The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
  • Also, Women's empowerment and gender equality are integral to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The achievement of gender equality is the fifth of 17 SDGs laid out in the Sustainable Development Agenda.
    • Justice, inclusion, economic growth, and a sustainable environment can only be achieved by ensuring the rights of women and girls across all the goals.

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