The Ministry of Education (MOE), through its Bureau of Basic and Secondary Education, recently celebrated the International Day of Girls’ Education with a series of dynamic activities aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering girls through education.
International Day of the Girl Child is observed every year on October 11. This day was established by the UN to focus on gender equality, education, and healthcare, advocating for girls’ right.
The world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, raising awareness about the unique challenges that girls face worldwide and promoting their empowerment.
The United Nations established this day in 2012 highlighting the need to address issues like gender inequality, child marriage and limited access to education and healthcare.
The four-day event, held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, included community engagement, mobilization efforts, and media outreach, culminating in a lively parade and an inspiring indoor program.
This year’s International Day of Girls’ Education is celebrated under the theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” underscored the global commitment to ensuring that every girl has access to quality education.
During the celebration, the Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to expanding educational opportunities for girls in Liberia, recognizing the vital role that girls’ education plays in the country’s development.
Abba Karnga, Assistant Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, emphasized the importance of girls’ education for Liberia’s progress at the event in Buchanan City.
He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment, in partnership with development allies, to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational system that empowers girls to thrive.
He urged all students, especially girls, to remain focused on their studies.
“As we celebrate this significant day, let us all embrace education as the foundation for Liberia’s national development,” he said.
A notable highlight was the official launch of the book Teenah: The Girl Who Dared to Be Different, authored by Olamibo Balogun.
This inspiring book, dedicated to teenage mothers who have faced challenges in achieving their dreams, aims to motivate the next generation of female leaders.
Supported by the Orange Liberia Foundation, 1,000 copies have been printed and distributed to empower girls to dream big and shape their futures.
From a historic context, at the World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for the first time in history.
This plan was the most progressive blueprint ever proposed for advancing the rights of not only women but also girls. The Beijing Declaration is the first to address girls’ rights, according to the United Nations.
Countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for the first time in 1995 at the World Conference on Women. The International Day for Girl Child envisions a progressive blueprint for advancing the rights of not only women but also girls.
