Favour Benson, Executive Director of Jashabel Touch-A-Heart Foundation |
Lagos, October 11, 2024 – Mrs. Favour Benson, the Executive Director of Jashabel Touch-A-Heart Foundation, has joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child. This annual event, observed on October 11, highlights the rights and challenges of girls worldwide.
The theme for the 2024 celebration, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, emphasizes the importance of listening to girls and investing in proven strategies that support their empowerment. Mrs. Benson highlighted the urgent need to prioritize the rights of girls, stating, "We should seize every available opportunity to recognize the challenges that girls face around the world while emphasizing the importance of their rights and empowerment." She also encouraged greater awareness and action toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are vital to ensuring a better future for girls.
Mrs. Benson’s message echoes the core of the International Day of the Girl Child, which was first established following the 1995 Beijing Declaration, the first international agreement to explicitly advocate for girls' rights. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as a day to honor and amplify the voices of girls globally.
As the world celebrates the contributions and potential of girls, Jashabel Touch-A-Heart Foundation remains committed to empowering them and addressing the challenges they face.
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