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International Day of the Girl Child

11 October 2012
Global
The first-ever International Day of the Girl Child will be observed on 11 October 2012.
 
This important occasion will promote girls’ human rights, highlight gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys, and address the various forms of discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the globe.

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