National Girl Child Day 2025: The status of girls in Indian society has been greatly debated for many years. Girls are generally believed to be involved in cooking and playing with dolls while boys have been involved in education and other physical activities from ancient times. Such old beliefs of men have simulated them for violence against women which resulted in the continuous decrease in the number of girl children in the society. So, there is a big need to save girl children to equalize the ratio of both and ensure the country’s development.
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National Girl Child Day History
At the World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for the first time in history. This plan was the most progressive blueprint ever proposed for advancing the rights of not only women but also girls. The Beijing Declaration is the first to address girls’ rights, according to the United Nations.
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Countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for the first time in 1995 at the World Conference on Women. The National Girl Child Day envisions a progressive blueprint for advancing the rights of not only women but also girls.
National Girl Child Day Objectives
- To increase the people’s consciousness and offer new opportunities to the girl child in society.
- To remove all the inequalities faced by the girl child.
- To ensure that the girl child should get all their human rights, respect, and value in the country.
- To work on gender discrimination, and to educate people.
- To work against diminishing child sex ratio in India and change the mind of the people regarding girls as children.
- To increase awareness about the importance and role of the girl child.
- To provide opportunities to girls and rights for their betterment.
- To educate people about the health and nutrition of a girl.
- To provide equal rights and allow them to move to any part of the country.
National Girl Child Day 2025 Theme
This year, the theme for National Girl Child Day 2025 is ‘Empowering Girls for a Bright Future’ the theme is to listen to girls and invest in proven solutions accelerating progress towards a future in which every girl fulfils their potential.
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Effective Steps Regarding Save Girl Child
Following are the various effective steps to save girl child:
- The position of the girl child in Indian society has been backward for ages because of the extreme desire of parents for the boy-child. It has created gender inequality in society and has been very necessary to remove it by bringing gender equality.
- Extreme poverty in society has created social evil against women as a dowry system which worsens the situation of women. Parents generally think that girls are only to spend money that’s why they kill girl children before or after birth in many ways (female infanticide, dowry deaths, etc). Such issues need to be removed urgently to save girl children.
- Illiteracy is another issue which can be removed through a proper education system for both genders.
- Empowering women is the most effective tool to save girl children.
- People should be aware through some effective campaigns regarding saving the girl child.
- A girl child is unsafe inside as well as outside the mother’s womb. She has fear in many ways all through her life with the men whom she gives birth to. She is ruled by the men whom she gives birth to and it is a matter of laughter and shame for us. Education is the best tool to bring a revolution of saving and respecting a girl child.
- A girl child should be given equal access and opportunities in every field.
- There should be safety and security arrangements for girls in all public places.
- Family members of a girl child can be a better target to make the save the Girl Child campaign successful.
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Conclusion
Empowering girls leads to significant benefits not only for them but also for their families and communities. Educated girls are more likely to contribute positively to society, break the cycle of poverty, and advocate for their rights. However, despite these advantages, girls continue to face numerous obstacles such as gender discrimination, poverty, and violence. Addressing these issues is essential for creating a more equitable world.
As we reflect on the importance of these observances, it becomes clear that collective action is necessary. Governments, organizations, and individuals must work together to promote policies that support girls education, health, and safety.
In conclusion, let us commit to fostering an environment where every girl can realize her potential. By celebrating their achievements and amplifying their voices, we can ensure that the aspirations of girls are not just dreams but achievable realities. Together, we can build a world where every girl is empowered to shape her destiny and contribute meaningfully to society.
