On the 11th of October 2022, The International Day of the Girl Child, The Youth Cafe will be collaborating with the UN Women and Plan International to run a series of events focusing on various themes related to girls. This year’s International Day of the Girl Child theme is “Our time is now- Our future our Rights.”

We want to put the voices of girls and young women at the centre, provide space for them to lead the discussions and share their key messages for change with decision-makers.  

On this day, a series of events will take place on various themes related to girls, and we look forward to welcoming you into this space. 

Girls’ Political Power: A dialogue Between Young Activists and Girl-child Champions – LIVE

8:30 - 10 AM New York // 2:30 - 4 PM Geneva // 3:30 - 5 PM Nairobi 

The Youth Cafe, in Collaboration with Plan International Global Hub, and the UN Women, will convene a dialogue on women's and young girls' political experiences. The event will also launch a new #GirlsGetEqual campaign and the 20222 State of the World’s Girls (SOTWG) report!   

Networking Event: Girls’ Education and Climate Change Research

9:30 -11:30 AM New York // 3:30 - 5:30 PM Geneva // 4:30 - 6:30 PM Nairobi 

With support from The Youth Cafe, the Austrian government, UNFCCC, UN WOMEN, Transform Education, EmpoderaClima and The Breadfruit Collective, we will host a virtual networking event between senior and early career climate researchers, including those using feminist methods and interested in girls’ education and climate change nexus. It will be a space for meaningful networking, sharing of experiences and solidarity to understand the impact of climate change on girls' education and how girls can be agents of change.