Important of girl child

• Girls play multiple roles in the household, society and the economy.
• Educated girls earn more, marry later and raise healthier and better-nourished children. They are less likely to face discrimination and are safer and better protected from exploitation and abuse. They invest more in their communities and contribute more to the economy and to society.
• Girl child education promotes gender equality, creates opportunities for women and girls, and leads to better health and economic outcomes.
• Girls are considered to be more responsible and obedient than boys.
• Adolescent girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during these critical formative years, but also as they mature into women.