Nghe An students give presentations in response to International Day of the Girl Child

Since 2011, the United Nations General Assembly has agreed to choose October 11 every year as the International Day of the Girl Child, to call on the community and the whole society to uphold their responsibility in educating and protecting girls. At the same time, it also warns and reminds countries to implement gender equality and create the best conditions for them to study for a better future.

At the ceremony, delegates expressed the message of the International Day of the Girl Child by placing their hands on the left side of their chest, where there is a pink bow. This is an action that shows love, listening, respect; responsibility, commitment to attitude, actions, beliefs and good things for girls. Photo: My Ha

According to the United Nations, there are currently about 1.1 billion girls in the world. However, in many places, girls still face many difficulties, such as early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and gender-based violence. Even in Vietnam, the ideology of "preferring sons over daughters" and having sons to continue the family line is still present in many families.

With the theme “Give equality, receive love”, the communication program in response to this year’s International Day was organized in the form of presentations and dramatization. Through it, students at Nghi Huong Secondary School - Cua Lo town expressed many opinions on gender equality for girls and wished to be cared for, shared and let girls be themselves. In addition, the students also participated in games, quick question and answer contests...

Students of Nghi Huong Secondary School participate in presentations on International Day of the Girl Child. Photo: My Ha

The program is a meaningful communication activity. Through it, the organizers had the opportunity to listen to the thoughts of today's students revolving around the issues of girls.

From there, it also highlights the role of the whole society in protecting, caring for and educating girls, to ensure that all girls receive health care. At the same time, it strengthens good coordination between family, school and society to educate, shape personality and equip girls with the necessary knowledge and skills for their comprehensive development.

Comrade Nguyen Van Tan - Head of the Department of Population and Family Planning presents gifts to students with difficult circumstances who make efforts in their studies. Photo: My Ha.

On this occasion, the Provincial Department of Population and Family Planning also presented gifts to disadvantaged students with many academic achievements in Cua Lo Town.