Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the ...

In 2011, the United Nations adopted a resolution to declare Oct. 11 the International Day of the Girl Child “to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” ...

The International Day of the Girl Child (Oct. 11) is a global observance declared by the United Nations to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. The Day of the Girl also ...

The National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) of Pakistan has spoken out on Oct. 11 — the International Day of the Girl Child — against their national government, for the dropping of a ...

On International Day of the Girl Child, these are some ways you can get involved in the year-long effort to provide girls with the tools they need to enter the workforce.

Proud mother, actor Neha Dhupia reflects on her journey of raising a daughter as she talks to us on International Girl Child Day. Neha and her husband, actor Angad Bedi, are parents to two ...

On Monday Oct. 11, TODAY will celebrate International Day of the Girl with a special LIVE event to empower and celebrate girls all over the world — this year, with a spotlight on the girls and ...

The Ministry of Women and Child Development led a 10-day nationwide celebration of the International Day for the Girl Child from October 2 to 11. All states and Union territories organised this ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights ...

Facebook has created a special profile picture frame in honor of Oct. 11, which marks International Day of the Girl — a day meant to inspire people to work toward advancing the rights and future ...