<P> International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations ; it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl . October 11 , 2012 , was the first Day of the Girl . The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender . This inequality includes areas such as access to education , nutrition , legal rights , medical care , and protection from discrimination , violence against women and unfree child marriage . The celebration of the day also `` reflects the successful emergence of girls and young women as a distinct cohort in development policy , programming , campaigning and research . '' </P>
<P> International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations ; it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl . October 11 , 2012 , was the first Day of the Girl . The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender . This inequality includes areas such as access to education , nutrition , legal rights , medical care , and protection from discrimination , violence against women and unfree child marriage . The celebration of the day also `` reflects the successful emergence of girls and young women as a distinct cohort in development policy , programming , campaigning and research . '' </P>
when did international day of the girl start
when did international day of the girl start
October 11 , 2012
October 11 , 2012