On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child.
Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl Child.
2018 theme - With Her: A Skilled GirlForce.
Under the theme, With Her: A Skilled GirlForce, the International Day of the Girl Child will mark the beginning of a year-long effort to bring together partners and stakeholders to advocate for the most pressing needs and opportunities for girls to attain skills for employability.