Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
There are 1.1 billion girls in the world, that is a big number!
All of us should be able to live long and fulfill our dreams.
I stand with girls everywhere as they inspire, innovate and take charge of their own future.
Every one of them deserve equal opportunities for a better future. They are a source of energy, power and creativity. They can drive change and help build a better future for all. Yet, most girls face disadvantage, sexual violence, physical violence and discrimination on a daily basis.
The 1.1 billion girls of today’s world are challenging the status quo. They’re redefining girlhood, and they’re doing so against the odds.
"On this International Day of the Girl, let us recommit to supporting every girl to develop her skills, enter the workforce on equal terms and reach her full potential." — UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Across the world, girls face adversities that hinder their education, training and entry into the workforce. They have less access to information, communication technology and resources, such as the internet where the global gender gap is growing.
A quarter of young people, most of them girls, are neither employed nor getting an education or training.
According tho the United Nations Women, this year alone, 12 million girls under 18 will be married, and 21 million girls aged 15 to 19 years will become pregnant in developing regions.
According to silcnm.org, every 10 minutes somewhere in the world, an adolescent girl dies as a result of violence.
And yet, they persist, they succeed. They are innovating technology to solve global challenges, they are standing up for the environment, they are raising their voices against violence and they are preparing to run for offices.
Believe in Yourself No matter what happens, remember YOU ARE AWESOME
There is nobody in the world like you.
You don’t have to be the same as everybody else. You are you. You are special. Look at yourself in the mirror everyday and tell yourself how special you are.
Remember, there is so much more to you than your face or body. It is left for you to find these things and bring them out to the world. Beauty lies in your character, good behaviour and not just in fashion or being trendy. Drop bad habits and work on a good attitude.
You are not a chair or a dog for people to own and treat badly. You are a human being and that means your life matters.
Being a girl shouldn’t stop you from becoming anything you want to be.
Under the theme, With Her: A Skilled GirlForce, International Day of the Girl will mark the beginning of a year-long effort to bring together partners and stakeholders to advocate for, and draw attention and investments to, the most pressing needs and opportunities for girls to attain skills for employability.
You are special, a rare GEM, and a strong woman in the making. Do not be afraid to take bold steps and try new things, because you are a girl doesn’t mean you are weak.
Believe in yourself and work with the mindset that no one can make you feel less.
Queen Ohine loves you💞💕
And Marilyn Monroe said:
"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."
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