Barbados will lend its voice to the issues impacting girls, when it joins with the UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area Office, UN Women, and USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Office to mark International Day of the Girl, on Friday, October 11.
The day is considered a significant global occasion to celebrate girls worldwide, amplify their voices, and advocate for their rights.
To commemorate the day, the three entities will host an #Activate Talk discussion featuring young people from Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. It will take place at the UN House, Marine Gardens, tomorrow, Friday, October 11, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
Director of the Child Care Board, Roseann Richards, will deliver remarks on behalf of Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, as well as participate in the session.
The theme for International Day of the Girl is “Girls’ Vision for the Future”, and it is deemed relevant in light of the recent Eastern Caribbean U-Report poll, which underscored concerns about girls’ rights and experiences of sexual harassment and abuse.