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International Day of the Girl Child 2024

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The theme for the 2024 International Day of the Girl is ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future.’ This powerful theme underscores the urgent need for action, interwoven with a profound sense of hope, fueled by the voices and dreams of girls everywhere.  A person, everyone with a dream becomes a person with a vision. Everyone has the right to dream, the power to achieve, and the courage to change the world. Let’s create a world where every girl is safe, educated, and empowered. It's all about Gender Equality - Women and girls make up half of the world's population and therefore half of its potential. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also essential to achieving peaceful societies with full human potential and sustainable development. Additionally, empowering women has been shown to increase productivity and economic growth. Think about these numbers ... Globally, girls aged 5-14 spend 40% more time, or 160 million more hours a day, on unpaid care and domest...

Harnessing the Power of International Girls in ICT Day - Apr 25th, 2024

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International Girls in ICT Day highlights the need for more young women and girls in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Each year, the fourth Thursday of April stands as a testament to the undeniable and enriching spirit of girls worldwide who aspire to make their mark in the rapidly evolving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. However, the significance of this day extends far beyond a yearly occasion. International Girls in ICT Day amplifies the urgent call for bringing more dynamic young women into the ICT world, a sphere waiting to be transformed by their creativity, innovation and perspectives. The opportunities in the ICT sector are expansive and promising, but the landscape remains dominated by men. It is high time that we awaken to the need to fill this gender gap not just to achieve representation, but to achieve extraordinary progress. Diversity in the ICT workforce contributes to more creative solutions and broader perspectives, ...