- Unicef Calls for Increased Investment in Girls' Rights

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, joined others to mark the 2023 international Day of the Girl Child with a call for more investment in the girls.

International Day of the Girl Child is an annual and internationally recognized observance on October 11 that empowers girls and amplifies their voices.

"Our collective responsibility extends to championing girls' education, preventing harmful cultural practices, advancing menstrual hygiene, offering tailored health services, and meeting the nutritional requirements of these young ladies. Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu said the federal government will enrol more girls in secondary schools across the country through the Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment programme.

"One noteworthy achievement is the substantial increase in girl enrolment and retention in schools with initiatives like the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment which has reached millions of girls across the country, providing them with education and life skills.

 

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Unicef Calls for Increased Investment in Adolescent Girls' RightsEvery year on October 11, the world unites to celebrate the resilience, strength, and potential of girls, highlighting the distinct challenges they face worldwide. As we approach the midpoint of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) journey, the focus on the well-being and rights of all, especially girls, becomes even more critical.
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