In 2011, the UN General Assembly declared 11th October as the International Day of the Girl Child to raise awareness about the unique challenges girls face and the need to address those challenges, including promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
Publication: The Quint
Published Date: Oct 11, 2021
Link: https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/international-day-of-the-girl-child-legal-literacy-child-marriage-covid-child-brides