It’s common knowledge that nearly one in five girls around the world has experienced violence and abuse as the worst part of being a girl.
Globally, girls continue to face major challenges, including poverty, conflict, violence, and harmful gender norms, which are jeopardizing their education and futures.
Recent news highlights the ongoing crisis in regions like Afghanistan, Palestine, and Sudan, where girls experience surging sexual violence and are pulled from school.
Additionally, the global goal of achieving gender equality is stalled, with many countries reporting backlash against women’s rights and an alarming increase in the number of girls affected by conflict.
Days ago, as the world marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, Global President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ezinwa Okoroafor called on leaders across the globe to “enact and enforce strong laws that protect and uplift girls — ensuring that every girl, everywhere, has the freedom, safety, and support to learn, lead, and soar.”
Celebrating the courage, leadership, and resilience of girls across the world — especially those rising from crisis to become agents of change in their communities, Mrs. Okoroafor reaffirmed that: “As a vanguard for the rights and empowerment of women and girls, FIDA International continues to champion equal access to education, justice, and opportunity. We recognize and honour the girls who, despite adversity, lead efforts for peace, equality, and a better future.”
#Empower Her. #Educate Her. #Protect Her Rights.
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