Category: girl child ngos
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National Girl Child Day: The fight for equality continues
THE Indian Constitution states that all individuals in India, regardless of gender, caste, or religion, are equal. Despite notable achievements by women in various fields, the grim reality is that a girl child is considered a burden in some sections of our society. They could be denied education, nutrition, care, and even the right to…
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10 NGOs working for girl child education in India
EVERY year, January 24 is celebrated as International Day of Education and as National Girl Child Day in India. Educating the girl child is undoubtedly one of the most powerful empowerment tools. It has been well-established worldwide that ensuring girls are sent to school can break the barriers posed by traditional stereotypes and exclusion. Better…
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Top 5 NGOs fighting for the rights of the girl child
AS girls continue to play second fiddle in India, in 2008 the government earmarked today, January 24, as National Girl Child Day to create awareness about the inequalities and gender discrimination faced by female children in India. It also aims to highlight the importance of their education, health, and nutrition as well as creating a…