Date: Wed Oct 11, 12:00 AM EST - Wed Oct 11, 11:45 PM EST
International Day of the Girl is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination, violence against women and forced child marriage. Learn more.