Today is Day of the Girl

19 December 2011: The United Nations has declared October 11 as ‘International Day of the Girl Child’, following an extensive campaign by Plan.
The move comes thanks to the passion and commitment of girls themselves who have lobbied the UN with support from Plan, the Canadian government and all the UN member states, as well as the thousands of people who signed our petition.
Girls face double discrimination due to their gender and age, and are the most marginalised and discriminated group across the globe. This new world day will help to prioritise girls’ rights as the salient issue in the coming decades.