♦ The International Day of the Girl Child is observed every year on October 11, aims to highlight and address the challenges girls face worldwide. It promotes girls' empowerment and the fulfilment of their rights, focusing on issues such as education, health, and gender equality. This day was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2012 to raise awareness about the challenges girls face and to promote their rights.

♦ 2024 theme: ‘Girls’ vision for the future’.