2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the creation of the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG). This year the theme is “Our Time Is Now — Our Rights, Our Future.”
Now more than ever, we must renew our commitment to work together so that girls enjoy and exercise their rights and can play a full and equal part in their communities and societies. Investing in girls is investing in our common future." ~ UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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| Art by Karen Hallion |
COVID-19 pandemic and multiple manmade and natural disasters in countries across the world have created repeated challenges for young women and girls to learn, earn and connect in a free, independent and safe environment.
Situations have accentuated the importance of education and technology as crucial support for young women and girls to access essential services and information, communicate safely, connect with friends and relatives as key aspects for autonomy and future prospects.
This is a key priority of the Generation Equality Action Coalition for Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality. The Coalition is bringing together governments, tech companies, the UN System, civil society organizations and young people for a more equal and diverse digital transformation, including by preventing and eliminating online gender-based violence.
Day of the Girl message from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
The leadership and participation of young women and girls are at the heart of all these efforts. On International Girls in ICT Day, let us work together to prioritize girls’ access to technology, and to ensure meaningful connectivity in a safe and empowering environment.
It is time for us all to stand accountable - with and for girls - fully invested in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential.
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