International Girl's Day

• International Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 11 October to recognize the rights of girls.

• On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring October 11 as International Day of the Girl Child.

• The day focuses on the need to address the challenges faced by girls.

• It also focuses on the need to promote the empowerment of girls and the fulfillment of their human rights.

• The theme of this year's International Day of the Girl Child is "Investing in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-Being".