11 October – International Day of the Girl Child: on rights and challenges

Every year on October 11, the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child. This day is intended to draw attention to the rights of girls and the serious difficulties they face in different countries.

Among the most pressing problems are forced marriage at a young age, limited access to education and quality health care, and violence and discrimination. Girls are often treated with neglect, which is why their opportunities for development and self-realization are noticeably narrowed.

The main goal of the holiday is to promote gender equality and create more opportunities for girls and women. As Calend.ru notes, it is the expansion of these opportunities that helps girls to reach their full potential and build their future on equal terms.