Seven girls, many voices: a day of learning, participation and inspiration

On 8 October 2026, Girl Child Rights (GCR) welcomed seven girls to its premises for a day of learning, sharing and participation. The visit was part of the celebrations of the International Day of the Girl Child, marked on 11 October, whose theme this year was “End early unions and invest in girls’ rights”.

Getting to know the organisation from the inside

The visit began with a tour of the organisation’s different departments. The girls met the teams, saw the workspaces and met GCR’s Technical Director.

They then learned about the work of the caseworkers and the procedures involved in assisting people who seek support. Curious and engaged, they asked many questions and were able to understand the work done behind the scenes to support those in need.

A debate on GBV and early unions

The day continued with a debate between the girls, the caseworkers and the Technical Director, focused on gender-based violence (GBV) and early unions. The participants shared opinions, questioned ideas and freely expressed what they think. The message of the debate was clear: girls must have space to speak, take part and be heard.

Handprints on the wall

One of the central moments of the day was the painting of an interior wall at GCR with the handprints of the seven participants, in different colours.

A video with their answers

The day also included the recording of a short video, in which the participants answered the question: “If you could change one thing in the lives of the girls in your community, what would you change?”

Thanks

GCR thanks the seven girls for their participation, enthusiasm and availability.

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