It's the International Day of Girl Child and everybody has found a reason to cherish what makes a girl child so special. While many of us have been promoting ways in which the world can be made healthier and better for a girl child to thrive, many have opted for other means to get to the same conclusion. Although the Day of Girl Child didn't see a lot of momentum in the past, this year is different. Many individuals are taking a step up to bring about a change and support the cause of making the environment better for a girl child. Be it harassments, inequality, lack of freedom and liberty, sexual assaults, lack of educational facilities and more, a girl child has been subjected to tremendous unfair practices. International Day of The Girl Child 2018: Inspiring Quotes About Girlhood To Begin Your Day With.
Plan Australia, an NGO that voices the concerns faced by a girl child across the globe, has shared a video of concerns of sexual harassment that girls have faced which needs to be changed. They tweeted the same, "LAUNCH: Today is International #DayoftheGirl and girls across the globe have told us loud and clear that harassment in cities is universal. In our new report Unsafe in the City we're asking decision makers to act so all girls are safe and included: *attached video which you can find below*" On the Day of the Girl Child, Women Share Real Stories of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination They Faced As Girls.
LAUNCH: Today is International #DayoftheGirl and girls across the globe have told us loud and clear that harassment in cities is universal. In our new report Unsafe in the City we're asking decision makers to act so all girls are safe and included: https://t.co/Kf3gHgo8dO pic.twitter.com/9kriwKMZJR
— Plan Australia (@PlanAustralia) October 10, 2018
UNICEF also hosted a campaign which allowed them to take 10 girls onboard to work as their staff. They tweeted the same with pictures, "In the lead up to #DayOfTheGirl, @UNICEF_Liberia hosted ten girls who got the chance to work with UNICEF staff as part of the 'take a girl child to work campaign.’ The goal? To help every girl thrive and chase their dreams!"
In the lead up to #DayOfTheGirl, @UNICEF_Liberia hosted ten girls who got the chance to work with UNICEF staff as part of the 'take a girl child to work campaign.’
The goal? To help every girl thrive and chase their dreams! pic.twitter.com/3yz7k2EeJP
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) October 10, 2018
Apart from big organisations taking a step to make lives better for a girl child, Twitterati has also reacted to DayoftheGirl and stated what change they would like to see or the changes that they are involved in. Check them out below.
Education can transform lives. To help girls around the world, we need to invest in schools, training, apprenticeships + programs to help them get the skills they need for the jobs of the future. #DayOfTheGirl
— Tanya Plibersek (@tanya_plibersek) October 10, 2018
1.1 billion girls.
1 🌍
Unlimited dreams.
Girls, you can do anything! https://t.co/WLfOLYsxc2 #dayofthegirl #GenUnlimited pic.twitter.com/cUbRRDIeJ3
— UN Women (@UN_Women) October 10, 2018
It's the International #DayoftheGirl! We created a list of books that celebrate girls who are brave, girls who fight, girls who love, girls who overcome, girls who lead, girls who discover, girls who protect, & girls who dream. Comment with your book recs. https://t.co/CCtImHBumh
— Reading Australia (@ReadinAustralia) October 10, 2018
Inspiration from Nobel Laureate @Malala Yousafzai for International Day of the Girl - and beyond.#DayoftheGirl pic.twitter.com/kMAGqM37Nr
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 11, 2018
I often meet terrific young women apprentices working in male-dominated trades. Almost all of them say they’ve been discouraged from entering their profession by careers advisers, parents or friends. Let’s support the girls who are smashing stereotypes 💪🏼 #DayOfTheGirl @theamwu pic.twitter.com/JlgJuedHCK
— Tanya Plibersek (@tanya_plibersek) October 10, 2018
Our DED @regner_asa is in Brussels attending the Global Girls' Summit! This #DayoftheGirl we’re joining youth activists & @PlanGlobal in calling for a new world, where girls are seen, heard and valued as equals. This is how #GirlsGetEqual: https://t.co/6oRPQCY23s pic.twitter.com/AKwMkXS4J1
— UN Women (@UN_Women) October 10, 2018
Technical and vocational courses
Entrepreneurship support
Apprenticeships
Investment in girls’ education is not enough. To have a skilled GirlForce, we must support girls to develop as many skills as possible to enter the workplace. #DayOfTheGirl #GenUnlimited pic.twitter.com/PlsRQ7FDOx
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) October 10, 2018
Since the 1990s, some areas have seen 25% more male than female births - sex selection which reflects the low status of women & girls. On Thursday's #DayOfTheGirl, I call for an end to discrimination that starts in the womb. https://t.co/lzuS4m1Ogw pic.twitter.com/imMSukVadY
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 11, 2018
Every girl should have the chance to say “I don’t” to early marriage.
Keeping girls in school is key. On the #DayoftheGirl join me in taking a #VowForGirls to #EndChildMarriage. Find out more @vowforgirls pic.twitter.com/6bDojRyRup
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) October 10, 2018
Women with disabilities are also excluded from leadership positions across the globe. Women with disabilities are demanding equal opportunities. #GirlsTakeover #DayoftheGirl https://t.co/g4Uzj0qfdJ
— OneFamilyPeople (@OneFamilyPeople) October 7, 2018
Indian girls are kicking goals on and off the pitch!
Sports is helping them break barriers and achieve their dreams. Meet Shila, one of India's young football champions.#DayoftheGirl https://t.co/Irkzw5srYq
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) October 11, 2018
पढ़ रही हैं लड़कियां,
और लड़ रही हैं लड़कियां
इस अंधेरी रात में,
जब तलक न भोर हो
अपना हर वजूद खुद,
गढ़ रही हैं लड़कियां !!!#DayoftheGirl #ThursdayThoughts
— Ragini Nayak (@NayakRagini) October 11, 2018
How do you plan to bring a positive change in a girl's life today? Is there any comment you would like to share that would further emphasise on the idea of making the world better for a girl child? Tell us in the comments box below.
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