vaticannews.va
2024-10-13
The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually to remind the world of the blessing and treasure that the girl child is to families, communities and the world. There are still millions of girls living in unloving and inhumane conditions, longing for their voices to be heard.
According to the United Nations, this year's theme "conveys both the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls' voices and vision for the future." Today, in many African societies, the girl child is much more loved, appreciated and empowered through education and opportunities than in the past. Yet, there are still millions of African girls living in unsafe environments, affected by unjust cultural and religious practices, and with less opportunity in life because they are girls.