Today marks the fifth-annual International Day of the Girl, a day to spur global attention and action to the challenges and opportunities girls face around the world.
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child.
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鈥� UNICEF (@UNICEF) October 11, 2017
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鈥淎dolescent girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during these critical formative years, but also as they mature into women,鈥� writes the UN.
鈥淚f effectively supported during the adolescent years, girls have the potential to change the world 鈥� both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow鈥檚 workers, mothers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, and political leaders.鈥�
Since 2012, Oct. 11 has been recognized with an aim to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls鈥� empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
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鈥� Malala (@Malala) October 11, 2017
The UN writes that the world鈥檚 1.1 billion girls are 鈥渁 source of power, energy, and creativity 鈥� and the millions of girls in emergencies are no exception.鈥�
This year鈥檚 International Day of the Girl, 鈥楨mPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict鈥�, focuses on the challenges and opportunities girls face before, during, and after crises.
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