Discrimination and violence against girls and violations of their human rights remains an ongoing challenge in the world today. In an effort to raise awareness about such challenges, in December 2011 the United Nations declared that October 11th would serve as the annual ‘International Day of the Girl Child.’ TNRF would like to observe this day by celebrating the work of some of our partners who help bring attention to these challenges and provide opportunities to strengthen women’s rights, especially in the natural resource sector. One example of this kind of work is that of the Pastoral Womens’ Council, which provides educational opportunities for girls, promotes women’s involvement on community natural resource committees as well as promotes women’s rights to own and manage land.
Learn more about the International Day of the Girl Child here.
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