UPLIFTING THE GIRL CHILD IN AFRICA. The United Nations said the theme for the 2022 celebration is “Our Time Is Now – Our Rights, Our Future.” The UNDP further shared a video on social media captioned, “All girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life. Other organizations joined in this celebration on their social media handles.

Below are women who have spoken up for the girl child in Africa by raising issues about child brides which is rampant in Africa.