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October 11, 2025 Sustainable Development Goals
Girls aged 15 to 19 are twice as likely as their male peers to be out of school, working, or training. In unstable environments, they are almost 90 percent more likely to be out of school than girls in stable environments.
The UN reminds about this in International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated on October 11. In 2025, the Day will be celebrated under the theme "Girls as Leaders of Change," reflecting their active role in addressing global challenges—from the climate crisis to the fight against violence and the protection of human rights.
However, 133 million girls worldwide are out of school, and nearly one in four adolescent girls aged 15-19 who have an intimate partner has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their life. Despite progress, no country has yet met even half of the targets vital for girls' well-being under 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentEvery girl, wherever she lives, should have equal access to education, health care, and opportunities to participate in society.
"Our world is besieged by crises. Conflicts are escalating. Climate disasters are becoming more frequent. Population displacement has reached record levels. And it is often girls who pay the heaviest price," said the UN Secretary-General. Antonio Guterres in his message on the occasion of the Day.
According to him, in times of instability, child marriage and sexual violence increase, maternal mortality rises, and girls are often excluded from decisions that shape their future. Nevertheless, Guterres emphasized, it is girls who become the driving forces of change.
"Girls are also playing a leading role in finding solutions. Around the world, they are organizing movements for gender justice, education, climate action, and much more," he noted.
The UN Secretary-General called on governments and the international community to recognize girls' potential and invest in their future: "Act according to their demands. Prioritize their rights. And invest in their opportunities – not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's essential to building peaceful, prosperous societies."
This year also marks 30 years of the Beijing Declaration, which became the foundation for efforts to achieve gender equality. This date is a reminder that girls' voices must be heard, their leadership recognized, and their potential unlocked.
"Every girl deserves equality, opportunity, and dignity. On this International Day of the Girl Child, let us commit to building a better world for girls," the Secretary-General concluded his message.
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