Kampala, Uganda – Health Promotion and Rights Watch-Uganda (HPRW-U) joined Brave Movement Uganda at Kiswa Primary School to commemorate the Pre-International Day of the Girl Child.
Why Celebrate the Girl Child?
The girl child deserves celebration because:
- Girls are the backbone of future generations.
- Empowering girls breaks cycles of poverty and inequality.
- Girls’ education improves health, economic, and social outcomes.
- Girls’ empowerment promotes gender equality and human rights.
Why Commemorate the Girl Child Day?
Commemorating the Girl Child Day:
- Promotes girls’ education and empowerment.
- Addresses child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and sexual violence.
- Encourages girls’ participation in decision-making.
- Advocates for policy changes supporting girls’ rights.
This Year’s Theme
“A Girl’s Vision for the Future” highlights the importance of empowering girls to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.
Event Highlights
- Workshops on girls’ empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship.
- Discussions on child sexual violence, child marriage, and teenage pregnancy.
- Distribution of educational materials and resources.
Call to Action
Invest in girls’ education, support policies protecting girls’ rights, and advocate for an end to child marriage and sexual violence. Together, we can create a brighter future for girls.
About HPRW-U and Brave Movement Uganda
Health Promotion and Rights Watch-Uganda and Brave Movement Uganda are dedicated to promoting health, rights, and empowerment for vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls.