International Day of the Girl Child: What is it and why do we need it?
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Today marks International Day of the Girl Child: an annual initiative launched by the United Nations to support and empower young women across the globe with the theme this year focused on helping girls overcome adversity. International Day of the Girl 2020 focuses on helping adolescent girls live free from gender-based violence, harmful practices, and HIV and AIDS. Launched in 2012, International Day of the Girl was launched need to address issues affecting young women across the globe such as child marriage, inequality and gender-based violence. The fundamental aim of The International Day of the Girl is to raise awareness of the challenges that girls in developing countries face via social media.