International Day of the Girl Child
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The International Day of the Girl Child champions girls' rights to learn, live safely and shape their own futures. This United Nations observance puts girls' voices at the centre of discussions about barriers linked to age and gender.
How it is celebrated: schools and community organisations hold educational events and discussions with girls. Girls Takeover campaigns let participants temporarily step into prominent public and leadership roles to present their ideas.
The first observance, in 2012, focused on ending child marriage, highlighting a practice that can cut short a girl's education and limit her choices.