October 10, 2024 The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated annually on October 11, serves as a powerful reminder of the need to empower and protect girls worldwide. This day highlights the importance of gender equality, education, and opportunities for young girls. This day acts as a reminder to create an environment where girls can thrive, ensuring they are equipped with the tools to lead and shape their futures. Learn about the purpose, theme and events of the International Day of the Girl Child, a UN-recognized day to promote girls' rights and empowerment. Find out how to participate, watch the livestream and join the global conversation with hashtags. And we must invest in girls’ leadership -- the theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child -- to support girls to achieve their ambitions and to boost gender equality. When women and girls lead, they can shift attitudes, create change and advance policies and solutions that address their needs. Learn about the UNESCO's celebration of girls' rights and empowerment on October 11, and the 2024 theme of "Girls' vision for the future". Find out how UNESCO supports girls' education, STEM fields, and gender equality worldwide.
