International Day of Girl Child 2022: Theme, history, wishes
Anu Parthiban | October 11, 2022 | 12:07 PM IST | 1 min read
The International Day of the Girl Child 2022 focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment.
NEW DELHI: International Day of the Girl (IDG) is celebrated on October 11 to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
“In 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. Yet, investments in girls’ rights remain limited and girls continue to confront a myriad of challenges to fulfilling their potential; made worse by concurrent crises of climate change, COVID-19 and humanitarian conflict,” the United Nations said in a statement.
The UN said that the girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness and that COVID-19 as worsened existing burdens on girls.
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child.
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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.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday extended wishes on the 'International Day Of the Girl Child' and urged everyone to ensure that girls can enjoy equal rights and avail quality education.
In a tweet, the Marxist veteran said it should also be ensured that girls are getting quality healthcare and lead a life without fear. "On this #InternationalDayOfGirlChild let's ensure that our girls can: Enjoy equal rights, avail quality education, consume nutritious foods, access quality healthcare, earn and be independent, hold their heads high and live without fear. Happy #IDG2022," he tweeted.
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