November 14

International Girls Day

Celebrate International Girls Day with friends and family - lift each other up, empower one another, and make a difference in the world!

Yearly Date

November 14

Observed

Internationally

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate International Girls Day on November 14! This special day was created to recognize the importance of girls and their accomplishments throughout history. It's an opportunity to celebrate strong women, encourage more young girls to pursue their dreams, and show appreciation for the amazing things that girls can do. From inventing new technologies to fighting for equal rights, International Girls Day is a great way to honor all of the incredible achievements of girls around the world.

International Girls Day Timeline

1800s

Education for Girls

Throughout the 1800s, advocates around the world fought for girls' rights to education, marking a significant shift towards gender equality.

1903

Girls' Clubs Founded

Formal organizations focused on empowering and educating young girls, such as the Girls Scouts of USA, were established.

1920

Women's Right to Vote

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote and setting a positive example for girls.

1979

UN Convention on Children's Rights

The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, emphasizing the importance of equality for girls in all aspects of life.

1995

Beijing Declaration

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark for women’s rights, placed a special emphasis on girls' empowerment in all facets of life.

2011

International Girls Day Established

In December, the United Nations declared that every year on October 11 would be recognized as International Day of the Girl Child. It was later celebrated on November 14 as International Girls Day.

How to Celebrate International Girls Day

1 Support a cause

Find a cause that supports girls around the world and donate to it. Whether it's supporting education for girls in developing countries or working to end violence against women, there are plenty of organizations out there that need your support.

2 Host a girl power party

Invite all your friends over for a girl power party! Decorate the house with inspiring quotes and messages, make some girl power themed snacks and drinks, and spend the day celebrating the power of being a girl.

3 Educate yourself

Take some time to educate yourself about gender inequality and the issues facing girls around the world. Read up on current events and watch documentaries about the subject.

4 Start a petition

Start a petition to support an issue that affects girls and women around the world. It could be anything from ending child marriage to passing legislation that protects women's rights.

5 Celebrate female role models

Take some time to celebrate the amazing female role models in your life. Make a list of all the women who have inspired you and write down why they have been so important to you.

Why We Love International Girls Day

It celebrates girl power

International Girls Day is an important reminder of the importance of celebrating, protecting and promoting girls’ rights. It serves as an opportunity to recognize the unique strength, potential and courage of girls everywhere - to recognize that these powerful young women will be unstoppable when given equal access to education and resources!

It raises awareness about gender inequality

International Girls Day is also a chance to raise understanding and awareness about gender inequality around the world. Girls are chronically undervalued in many cultures and countries, facing discrimination due to their gender in areas such as education, health care, employment opportunities, political representation, and more.

It encourages collaboration & support

On International Girls Day, it's important for us all to come together in solidarity with one another. We can pull our individual strengths together to create positive change in our communities by building networks of support, exchanging ideas and offering advice on how we can make a difference.