10/11/2026
• Ending Child Marriage: Globally, 1 in 5 girls is married before the age of 18 (totaling roughly 650 million girls), with over 12 million girls married annually.
• Protecting Freedoms: The day emphasizes that every girl deserves a safe childhood, quality education, and the freedom to make her own life choices.
• Investing in Leadership: The theme calls on governments, communities, and organizations to strengthen legal protections, eliminate harmful traditional practices, and direct resources toward girl-led networks and education.
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