Every 11th October all over the world, #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild is commemorated. This shows how important the development and healthy nuturing of the Girl child is to achieving Gender Equality.

The theme for the 2021 International day of the girl child , Digital Generation, Our Generation, empansizes the importance of access of Girls (especially those in developing countries) to ICT and by extension increasing the participation of women players in the Digital Economy.

In creating enabling environment for the Girl child to thrive in the digital economy, the following should be considered;

1. Access to Relevant Progressive Idea based Education that enhances innovation especially through ICT compliance.

2. Protection from GBVs and Gender stereotypes should be shunned.

3. Girls should be allowed the psycho-social space to grow and be nurtured properly for a secured future; The Girls are Children not Brides. Laws should be put in place against child Marriage.

Watch the full Advocacy on Plustvafrica DSTV Channel 408 or via this link;

https://youtu.be/kLuX-EJh9sg

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