International day of the girl child
26 Oct
Focused on challenging social norms that hinder the development of girls while equipping them with the tools needed for self-advocacy and leadership, Beyond the Classroom Foundation through its Beyond Her Odds Initiative hosted International Day of the Girl Child event in Abuja.
21 Oct
Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja has held a two-day multi-activity empowerment event for its female students, to mark this year’s edition of the International Day of the Girl-Child. Themed “Girls Vision for the Future”, the event was jointly facilitated with Girls Learning Network, a leading Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation on Female Empowerment Advocacy. It held from Thursday…
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In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Keystone Bank Limited, in partnership with the Abia State Government, last week empowered over 1,130 underprivileged girls across 17 local government areas of Abia State on menstrual hygiene and financial literacy. The initiative, according to Keystone Bank, is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility "Let’s…
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Frontline Imo born statesman, astute administrator, and philanthropist, Dr. Ejike Chukwu has called for investment in the girl child education and health, as a right step towards sustainable development. He stated this during the occasion marking the International Day of the Girl Child for 2024. The theme of this year's celebration 'Girls’ Vision for the…
12 Oct
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has affirmed its commitment to recognising and uplifting the voices of girls, emphasizing their autonomy, agency, and active participation in shaping a brighter and more equitable future for all.
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