International Day of the Girls
Sat, Oct 21
|Main TLCPL -McMaster Hall
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. This year, under the theme, “Quiet the Noise; Raise Your Voice”, we aim to educate, engage and empower our youth.
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Main TLCPL -McMaster Hall, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604, USA
Guests
About the event
Introducing YWOT Fall Big IDEA: International Day of the Girls
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. This year, under the theme, “Quiet the Noise; Raise Your Voice”, we aim to educate, engage and empower our youth on ways to bridge the Gender Digital Divide, Human Rights, and Violence for inclusivity in technology.
Partnering with Toledo Lucas County Public Library, our YWOT team will be organizing the International Day of the Girls program activity on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am to 1 pm at the McMaster Auditorium, Toledo Public…