International Day of the Girl Child 2024: 'Recognising rights and potential can pave the way for an equitable society where every girl thrives'
Updated On: 12 October, 2024 01:22 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
According to the latest National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS), more than one in five young women, or 23.3 per cent in India were married before the age of 18 in the country in 2019-21
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Empowering girls is not just a responsibility but our vision for a brighter future, Union Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Annapurna Devi said on International Day of the Girl Child on Friday.
The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually on October 11 to empower and protect girls worldwide. The day also highlights the importance of gender equality, education, and opportunities for young girls.
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