International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11 October

International Girl Child Day is observed on October 11 to recognise the challenges girls face globally and boost their rights.

Aim: To focus on the importance of girls’ education, their rights, and promoting gender equality. 

The theme of 2023 is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,”

It urges the global community to move beyond reaffirming commitments and invest boldly in the action needed to make changes that could empower girls.