What is the future for the girl child?

Many organisations have been hard at work advancing the rights of women and the girl-child, but sadly our country seems to be regressing in the protection of the girl child.

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 recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.

The International Day of the Girl-Child based on information provided by the United Nations on their Website: un.org, focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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