Girl Child Day: Okpebholo pledges to empower women, protect girls

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged to expand opportunities for women and girls in the state through education, healthcare, and skills acquisition, according to Punch.

On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child observed by UNICEF, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay shared messages on X regarding the rights of girl children. Mr. Vijay stated that it is a responsibility to ensure girls have access to quality education, a safe environment, equal rights, a healthy life, and complete freedom.

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