World Girl Day

International Day of the Girl Child brings together all areas of activity and institutions in the marketplace that empower girls, positively influence them, address a wide range of interests, spark curiosity, bring laughter, provide political education, raise awareness, and much more. In summary, the program is colorful, diverse, and primarily promotes the empowerment of girls. On Friday, October 10, the Working Group for Girls in the City and District of Heilbronn, which includes the municipal office for gender equality, will host an action afternoon in the marketplace. The Working Group for Girls in the City and District of Heilbronn includes, in addition to the municipal office for gender equality, the municipal office for equal opportunities, the working group for school social work in the district of Heilbronn, the Heilbronn neighborhood centers, the job center of the city of Heilbronn, and the Child Protection Association Heilbronn. The Working Group for Girls Heilbronn warmly invites you to a colorful and informative action day right in the marketplace – directly in front of the town hall. In cooperation with numerous committed institutions and initiatives from the region, an exciting program awaits you with a variety of topics related to the lives of girls and young women. "The International Day of the Girl Child addresses the issue of equal opportunities for girls and boys. Girls often lack confidence in their abilities in mathematical and scientific fields. This is due to the fact that gender roles in child-rearing are still very present," says Silvia Payer, the women's representative of the city of Heilbronn. Additionally, there is often a lack of female role models. As a result, interesting and lucrative career fields remain closed off to girls, and society loses a significant potential. The International Day of the Girl Child has existed since 2011. The United Nations established it to draw attention to the global disadvantage faced by girls and young women.