International Girl Child Day was formally established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 19, 2011, with the adoption of Resolution 66/170. Recommended For You Pulse Picks ...

On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique ...

the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution 66/170 declaring 11 October 2012 as the inaugural day. What does the day stand for and why? The International Day of the Girl Child ...

Later, on December 18, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise the unique challenges that girls face around ...