Iran observes International Day of Girl Child
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Every year on October 11, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to recognizing and promoting girls' rights and empowerment worldwide.
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.
The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination. The celebration of the day also "reflects the successful emergence of girls and young women as a distinct cohort in development policy, programming, campaigning and research.
International Day of the Girl increases awareness of issues faced by girls around the world.
Let's have a look at achievement of girls in Iran;
Iranian girls have many achievements in various economic, educational, sports and health fields, which are growing according to international standards. The achievements that the enemies of the Iranian people are trying to deny with anti-Iranian propaganda.
Following the victory of the Islamic Revolution and with the expansion of women’s participation in educational and academic areas, a special social force called the women’s class has emerged in the modern world, which is, in fact, the outcome of the deserving importance and value that the Iranian system has reinstated for the female class; an emerging force that seeks its place in politics, culture, knowledge, economy, etc. and looks forward to conquering new fields of constructive activities.
Within the frameworks of religiosity, love of family, and patriotism, the concern of Iranian women is very lofty and sublime, which is the concern of every elite. Iranian women have thoughts that are by far loftier than the meaningless western slogans.
The Day of Girls helps raise awareness not only of the issues that girls face, but also of what is likely to happen when those problems are solved. For example, educating girls helps disease and helps strengthen the economy by helping girls have access to higher paying jobs.
Iranian girls have made significant strides in the fields of science, education, and technology, and contributing to the nation's progress. This report delves into the achievements of Iranian women in these domains, emphasizing the positive impact of the Islamic Revolution on their success.
To fully appreciate the progress made by Iranian girls after the Islamic Revolution, it is essential to understand the context of their status in the pre-revolutionary era. Under the Pahlavi regime, women's rights were ostensibly promoted as part of the modernization agenda. However, these reforms were often superficial, benefiting a small elite while leaving the majority of women, particularly those in rural areas, marginalized. The literacy rate among women was low, and their participation in higher education and professional fields was limited.
The Islamic Revolution, with its emphasis on social justice and equality, sought to address these disparities. It created opportunities for girls and women to engage more actively in public life, including in education and the workforce.
One of the most significant achievements of Iranian women in the post-revolutionera has been in the field of education. The Islamic Republic placed a strong emphasis on education as a means of social mobility and national development. This focus on education, coupled with the revolutionary ideals of equality, led to a dramatic increase in female literacy rates and educational attainment.
The Islamic Revolution, with its emphasis on equality and social justice, has played a pivotal role in creating opportunities for women to excel. The success of Iranian women in these fields is not only a victory for them but also a victory for the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and the nation as a whole.
