International Day of the Girl Child

11 Oct 2013

International Day of the Girl Child

South Sudan joins the international community on 11 October in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child, under the theme “Innovating for Girls’ Education”. In South Sudan, only 17 per cent of girls complete primary school. Many are unable to attend school due to finances, cultural barriers, early marriage, sexual harassment and violence. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret.

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