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UN marks 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl

A girl warms her hands as she rests from carrying water in Balucha, Afghanistan, on December 14, 2021. © Mstyslav Chernov, AP

The United Nations marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl on Tuesday, noting that while the issues facing girls internationally have received more attention over the past decade, there is still a long way to go. 

In the past 10 years there has been increased attention – from governments, policymakers and the general public – on issues that predominantly affect girls and more opportunities for their voices to be heard on the global stage. 

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