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Girls' Vision for the Future - International Day…

Girls' Vision for the Future - International Day of the Girl 2024

Categories
Meetings & Events / High-level Events / International Days Commemoration
Production Date
Video Length
01:26:13
Asset Language
English
Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian
Spanish
Original
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
INTERNATIONAL DAYS
Gender
GIRLS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Summary
In recognition of the gaps in the full realization and protection of girls' rights, and in light of commitments made for girls in the Beijing Platform for Action's landmark Section L- The Girl-Child almost 30 years ago, this year's International Day of the Girl event will focus on the theme of Girls' Vision for the Future.
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Description
  • Artistic Performance - Step Team from Boerum Hill School for International Studies
  • Welcome & Opening
  • Townhall Part I - Girl Advocates
  1. How can girls in all their diversity be encouraged and included to participate in all aspects of society, including education, economic opportunities, and civic engagement?
  2. What practical measures can be implemented to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
    girls both online and offline?
  3. How can mental health education and support for girls become a global priority for
    governments?
  • Townhall Part II - Open questions from the floor
  • Closing Remarks and Video

Contributing to the collective path forward to ensure all girls everywhere are able to thrive, this year's Girls' Speak Out at UNHQ will provide an opportunity for girls to hold direct dialogue with Member States and UN Agencies through a girl-led town hall discussion hosted by the Working Group on Girls and Sponsoring Partners: The Permanent Mission of Canada, The Permanent Mission of Türkiye, The Permanent Mission of Perú, UNFPA, UNICEF, and UN Women.

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