International Girl Child Day

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  One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF

  International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.

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  International Day of the Girl Child 2021: Theme, Significance, and History

  Annually observed on October 11, International Day of the Girl Child serves as a platform to advocate for girl empowerment.

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  Case Against Kolkata Cop After Child Rights Body Chief Alleges Assault

  Days after National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairman Priyank Kanoongo alleged that he was assaulted at Tiljila police station, Kolkata police today said a case was registered against the accused police officer.

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  "We Pataao Goddesses For Power": BJP MLA On World Girl Child Day

  BJP MLA from Kaladhungi, Banshidhar Bhagat triggered a controversy by his remarks at an event in Haldwani on the occasion of International Girl Child Day.

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  Ensure Equal Rights For Girls: Kerala Chief Minister On International Day Of Girl Child

  The Kerala Chief Minister said that it should also be ensured that girls are getting quality healthcare and lead a life without fear.

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  "We Accord Immense Priority To Empowering Girl Child": PM Modi

  Greeting Indians on the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that it is a day to celebrate the exemplary accomplishments of girls in different fields.

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  PM Modi's Schemes For Girls "Revolutionized Sex Ratio": Amit Shah

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised PM Modi's schemes appealing to people to adopt daughters as a symbol of pride, after taking charge as head of the country, which resulted in a "mass campaign" and "revolutionized the sex ratio".

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: Leaders Post Inspirational Messages

  The theme for International Day of the Girl Child 2021 is ‘Digital generation. Our generation’.

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  Rajasthan Girl, 20, Spends A Day As British High Commissioner To India

  Twenty-year-old Aditi Maheshwari from Rajasthan recently became the British High Commissioner to India for a day.

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: Powerful Quotes By Inspiring Women

  "Though she be but little, she is fierce" - William Shakespeare. With this quote, let us ring in International Day of the Girl Child 2021. This year, the day will be celebrated with the theme "Digital generation.

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: Celebrate The Day By Sending These Wishes

  International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, is an effort to raise awareness about the issues faced by girls. From seminars to the launch of a campaign to stop child marriage, a number of events are lined up this year.

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: Events Across The Globe

  "Digital Generation. Our generation" is this year's theme for International Day of the Girl Child. Various government and non-government organisations and foundations across the globe will host virtual seminars, discussions or presentations.

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: Date, Significance And History

  The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually on October 11 to empower and amplify the voices of young girls around the world.

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  International Day Of The Girl Child 2021: The Story Behind The Idea

  International Day Of The Girl Child could be described as the brainchild of the World Conference on Women. In 1995, at the conference in Beijing, it was decided that such a day dedicated to the growth of girls around the world was a necessity.

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  UK High Commission Offers Indian Women Top Post For A Day

  To mark International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, the British High Commission in Delhi has invited applications from Indian women in the 18-23 years age group for an opportunity to head the mission for a day.