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International Day of the Girl Child is an annual and internationally recognized observance on October 11 that empowers girls and amplifies their voices.

Like its adult version, International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, International Day of the Girl Child acknowledges the importance, power, and potential of adolescent girls by encouraging the opening up of more opportunities for them. 

At the same time, this day is designated to eliminate gender-based challenges that little girls face around the world, including child marriages, poor learning opportunities, violence, and discrimination.

It incorporates the Rights of the Child, 2011 recognition of Girls and 75th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration

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Link to download the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 tool kit,  use the information to advocate for full participation of girls to education.  Assets to assist you with a social media campaign, speak at events, create awareness.

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Day of the Girl Child 2024 Toolkit

It is a  right for all girls to have access education. Therefore, it is relevant to highlight education, especially as SDG4 refers to Quality Education, which leads to Decent work and Economic Growth (SDG8)  On this years International Day of the Girl Child we specifically target Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as women are under-represented studying and working in this field.

This is of vital importance as:

  • The key to a life of increased opportunity is education
  • Every girl should have a key to that front door
  • When she enters that door the opportunity that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) gives is accelerated route to emerging future industries
  • She becomes a beacon for future and a great role model for others

Dr Donnell Davis

SISEAP Programme Convenor

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