24 January- International Day of Education

 

International Day of Education was proclaimed in December of 2018 by the U.N General Assembly. This observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of education for peace and development. According to UNESCO, over 260 million children do not attend school and over 600 million children and teenagers are unable to read or do basic math. The observance is celebrated every year on January 24th.

24 January - The National Girl Child Day

 

National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India on January 24th every year. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rights of girls and addressing the challenges they face in society. It emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the need to eliminate discrimination and stereotypes against girls.

The day also serves as a reminder to promote education, health, and nutrition for girls and to ensure their overall well-being. Various events, programs, and campaigns are organized across the country to highlight the significance of empowering girls and creating an environment where they can thrive and achieve their full potential.

National Girl Child Day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India to bring attention to issues such as female foeticide, child marriage, and gender-based violence, and to promote the importance of girls in the socio-economic development of the country.