11/10/2026
International Day of the Girl Child 2026
Theme: “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights”
Today, on this International Day of the Girl Child, Paradise Mission for Widows and Teenage Girls, under the visionary leadership of Amb. Dr. Jane Egbo, joins the global community in amplifying the call to end child marriage and invest meaningfully in the rights, education, and empowerment of every girl.
For the past 23 years, our Mission has remained steadfast in prioritising the girl child. Through carefully designed education and skills acquisition programmes, we identify vulnerable, out-of-school girls and restore them to the classroom — ensuring they complete basic primary and secondary education and gain the tools to shape their own futures.
We recognise that education is one of the most powerful shields against child marriage. When a girl remains in school, she is more likely to delay marriage, protect her health, develop her potential, and contribute to her family and community. Investing in her education is therefore not only a moral imperative but a strategic investment in stronger, more equitable societies.
On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to:
- Keeping girls in school and supporting their academic journey
- Providing skills training that builds confidence and economic independence
- Advocating for the protection of girls’ rights and the elimination of practices that limit their opportunities
Every girl deserves a childhood free from early marriage. Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, to grow, and to define her own future.
Together, let us continue to invest in girls’ rights — because when we invest in girls, we invest in the future of our communities and our nation.
Paradise Mission for Widows and Teenage Girls
Amb. Dr. Jane Egbo
https://paradisemission4widows-teens.org/programmes-events/