International Day of the Girl

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Date: Sat Oct 11, 12:00 AM EST - Sat Oct 11, 11:59 PM EST

Daisies,

Brownies,

Juniors,

Cadettes,

Seniors,

Ambassadors,

Volunteers

October 11: Celebrate the International Day of the Girl with your Troop or Group!

WHAT IT IS: On the International Day of the Girl (IDG) the global community, including the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, comes together to celebrate the power of girls and highlight, discuss, and take action to advance the rights of and opportunities for girls everywhere. Every year, Girl Scouts of the USA celebrates International Day of the Girl with a special campaign created around the annual theme; look for details at https://www.girlscouts.org/en/for-girls/think-globally.html. It is a day to promote girls' rights, highlight the unique challenges they face, and showcase their potential to make a difference in the world.

THE DAY OF THE GIRL 2025 THEME is “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis.” The International Day of the Girl is a key global moment on which to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. It is a day that belongs to everyone who cares about girls and their rights. On this day, we come together to recognize and advocate for the full spectrum of girls’ rights. Learn more at International Day of the Girl 2025 | UNICEF.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL information and activity ideas are available now on pages 26-28 of the Global Action Days Toolkit, found in the Resources section of the Volunteer Toolkit. By doing activities that celebrate the International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts are completing one step toward earning the Global Action Days patch.

WHY WE CELEBRATE: We know that each girl has the power to exercise her G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ potential. By supporting and investing in girls, we can make the world a better place, where girls can live free from gender violence; learn the skills they need for the future they choose; and lead as a generation of advocates for positive social change.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL is always on October 11. If your Service Unit is thinking about offering an International Day of the Girl virtual special event or activities, get started now! In addition to the Global Action Days Toolkit, WAGGGS has International Day of the Girl resources your Girl Planning Team and their adult advisors can use to plan their event. If you would like more information on IDG resources and activities, plus links to Girl Scout badges and Journeys, please contact Global Action Volunteer Margaret Paschal at paschalmargaret@gmail.com. Margaret can also help troop leaders connect to other Global Action Days projects celebrated by our international partner, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, as well as by Girl Scouts in the USA.