International Day of the Girl Child: A step forward for gender equality; Know its History, Signficance, and theme here

International Day of the Girl Child: To bring attention to the global gender imbalance that girls experience, the International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October 11. The United Nations and other organisations host events and discussions on this day about topics like child marriage, violence against women, access to education, and more. While also encouraging girls to reach their full potential, this day aims to inspire via the stories of changemakers. The International Girl Child Day is often referred to as the Day of Girls and the International Girl.

History of International Day of the Girl child

On October 11, 2012, the first International Day of the Girl Child was observed. The International Day of the Girl Child will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year (IDG).

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A non-profit organization's "Because I Am a Girl" campaign gave rise to the concept of an international day for girls. The NGO Plan International eventually pushed the United Nations to get involved.

In front of the UN, Canada was the first nation to formally propose a resolution on IDG. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 19, 2011 designating October 11, 2012 as the first International Day of Girls.The theme of the first IDG was “Ending child marriage.”

What is this year's Theme ?

"Our Time Is Now — Our Rights, Our Future" is the theme chosen by UNICEF for the International Day of the Girl Child this year.

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,” UNICEF posted on its website.

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“Girls are ready for a decade of acceleration forward. It is time for us all to stand accountable – with and for girls – and to invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential.”

Significance

The purpose of IDG is to increase awareness of women's and girls' rights and to assist them in realising their full potential.

Up to 10 million girls are currently at risk of underage marriage, according to UN statistics. In contrast to 1 in 10 boys, nearly 1 in 4 girls worldwide do not participate in formal education, employment, or training. Girls are the main victims of sexual exploitation.

These problems have the potential to inspire change and a brighter future. In order to recognise the accomplishments of girls everywhere, the International Day of the Girl Child is honoured. This day also aims to educate girls about their rights, which will enable them to realise their full potential and improve the world around them.

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