On this International Day of the Girl Child, a girl is forced into marriage every three seconds
By the time you get to the end of this article another 200 girls would have been forced into marriage against their wills.
TrustLaw Women in brief, Oct. 11, 2012: a weekly news digest on women's rights
Our weekly selection of stories on women's rights from TrustLaw and other media
DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs around the Globe that Empower Girls through Education, Opportunity
The first-ever International Day of the Girl Child was recognized on Oct. 11, 2012. Established to promote equal treatment and opportunities for girls, the International Day is an acknowledgment by the world community that there is a disparity in the way the rights of girls and boys are protected and promoted
Child marriage in Ethiopia: The Gatekeeper
Tesfaye married at 18. His wife was 7 years old. Now he and a group of other men have taken it upon themselves to stop early marriages in their communities
Legal systems failing to prevent abuse of teen girls
Equality Now says toughest and most frequent cases involve sexual violence
Invest in Girls, Invest in the Future
Today is the first ever International Day of the Girl.
Across Asia, saving and improving the lives of girls, women and their children
Domestic violence is a far-reaching problem that affects girls, women and entire families.