‘Empowered girls the future of a progressive society’

October 12, 2022 42 Views No Comment

International Day of the Girl Child celebrated

Dimapur, October 12 (MExN): The Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 with the support of Missionszentrale der Franziskaner (MZF, Franciscan mission centre).

According to a press release, Sr Geeta welcomed the participants and highlighted on the significance of the day. She said that all over the world, the day is celebrated with the objective of spreading awareness regarding gender equality and the problems that girls face in their day to day lives. It aims to draw attention to the challenges and needs of girls around the world and to promote their empowerment, she said, maintaining that girls are deprived of their basic fundamental rights even after all the progress that the world is making.

On the occasion, Centre Coordinator for Childline Dimapur Loza addressed the gathering and said that women and girls are very special and unique, and ‘without them we won’t be here today.’ She also drew attention to this year’s theme ‘Our time is now—our rights, our future,’ and said that the focus is on the multitude of challenges put in front of girls’ path to reach their potential. This has been made worse by the ongoing crises of climate change, COVID-19 and humanitarian conflict around the globe, she said, adding that girls struggle with issues related to their education, their physical and mental wellness, and leading a life without violence.

“The rights of oppressed girls around the world need a voice. International Day of the Girl Child calls for people to become that voice of change and empower them,” she said.

Further, Centre Coordinator noted that there are deeply-rooted gender biases that have created problematic mindsets leading to challenges for girls in every step of the way to attain their potential. This day, she said, aims to raise awareness about these issues and work towards an action-oriented plan to uplift young girls. “Because empowered girls are the future of a great and progressive society. If we respect, care, love and support for the girl I don’t think we need to celebrate this day. We can only celebrate children’s day,” she added.

She also urged the male children to go home and wish their moms, aunts, sisters that they will protect them and care for them. The programme was attended by 117 CRM children, the release stated.

Meanwhile, Sr Pramila in her concluding remarks expressed that, ‘a happy and healthy girl child with a safe and progressive environment is what we all dream for a better world.’

Source: https://morungexpress.com/empowered-girls-the-future-of-a-progressive-society