Girl Child Day Current Affairs, GK & News
October 11: International Day of Girl Child – Update (October, 2022)
International Day of Girl Child is observed on October 11 each year. Key facts International Day of the Girl Child aims to raise global awareness about the gender inequality faced by girls across the world. On this occasion, the United Nations and other global entities organize events and talks focusing on topics like child marriage, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Gender equality • Girl Child Day • International day of Girl Child • International Day of the Girl Child • Save the Girl Child • unwanted girl children
January 24: National Girl Child Day
India celebrates National Girl Child Day on January 24 annually. It was initiated by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008. Highlights The aim of the day is to spread awareness about inequalities faced by girls in the country. It also promotes awareness about rights of girl child. Also, it increases importance of health, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Child Sex Ratio • Girl Child Day • National Girl Child Day • sex ratio • Women Empowerment
International Day of the Girl Child Observed on October 11
UN General Assembly on December 19, 2011 adopted a Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. Ever since, the day has been dedicated to the welfare of the girl child internationally. The theme of this year was Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence. The day marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs - 2017 • Days and Events • Girl Child Day • United Nations