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October 11, 2012 is the first- everInternational Day of the Girl Child.  This event will give people and organizations the opportunity to raise public awareness of the different types of discrimination and abuse that many girls around the world suffer from. On this day, many community and political leaders will talk to the public about the importance of girls’ right to equal education and their fundamental freedoms. Various events will be held to showcase the work that people are doing to empower girls through active support and engagement with parents, families, and the wider community.
The International Day of the Girl Child serves to recognize girls as a population that faces difficult challenges, including gender violence, early marriage, child labor, and discrimination at work. The term “girl child” is commonly used abroad to distinguish the unique challenges faced by those under age 18 from those faced by women.
you can follow the day of the girl child here on Twitter: DayoftheGIrl
you can like the day of the girl child here on Facebook: DayOfTheGirl 

And if you a member of a group or your organisation is holding an event to commemorate the day of the girl, please do send me an email and I hope to be a part of the event.