Globally, girls still have unheard-of difficulties with their education, physical and mental health, and the safeguards required for a life free from abuse.

The goal of Day of the Girl Child Day is to eliminate gender-based prejudices and raise awareness of the rights that girls possess. Since the United Nations adopted October 11 as the International Day of the Girl in December 2011, the date has become a significant global occasion to celebrate the power of girls and draw attention to the obstacles they face.

The theme of International Day of the Girl Child this year is Our time is now—our rights, our future.

Educating girls translates to better health for future generations, a decline in child mortality, and a cascade effect that makes it possible to achieve all other sustainable development goals. This cascade impact is priceless.

FAME Foundation calls on the government, individuals, and organizations to promote the rights of a girl-child, as well as increase public understanding of the significance of a girl-child.

A girl child requires guidance and instruction in the values that will raise her sense of worth. A girl-child requires support, nurturing, love, and care. She owes these things to her parents, caregivers, the government, and society.

Happy International Day of the Girl Child!