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Explore empowering National Girl Child Day quotes that celebrate, inspire, and advocate for girls' potential and rights.
As the sun rises on National Girl Child Day, celebrated on 24th January, it brings with it a renewed sense of hope and empowerment. This day isn’t just about acknowledging the potential of our girls; it’s about celebrating their strength, resilience, and relentless spirit. It’s an opportunity for all of us to reflect upon the journey we’ve embarked on, the battles we’ve won, and the path we’re paving for the future generation of girls.
Remember those childhood days when we would often hear our elders say, “You are a girl, be careful!”? Those words, while meant to protect us, also confined us, making us question our capabilities. However, we have come a long way since then. Today, we see our girls scaling new heights, breaking barriers, and shattering glass ceilings, proving that they are not just ‘careful’ but ‘powerful.’
In honour of this special day, we’ve curated these inspiring quotes for National Girl Child Day that celebrate the spirit of girlhood. These quotes aren’t just words; they are the echoes of every girl’s dreams, ambitions, and aspirations. They serve as a reminder that every girl is unique, brimming with potential, and capable of changing the world.
So, as you read through these quotes, remember the little girl inside you who dared to dream big, who challenged norms, and who grew up to become the strong woman you are today. Let’s continue to empower, inspire, and raise our voices for the rights and respect that every girl deserves.
“The time to prioritize girls and their aspirations is right now!” – Priyanka Chopra
“Young women who want an education will not be stopped.” – Frieda Pinto
“There are miracles and glory in every child. Our glory lies in empowering them to flourish their glory.” – Amit Ray
“If you think that educating your girl is enough for her to tackle the boundaries of tradition, then you are wrong. You have to ensure that not only you empower her with education, but also make her strong enough to resist the evils of societal pressure under which she often buckles. Her life and honour are far more important than “What will people say?” A little emotional support from the parents can make the life of a daughter abused by her in-laws beautiful.” – Neelam Saxena Chandra
“We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free”. – Kavita Ramdas
“A girl child who is even a little bit educated is more conscious of family planning, health care and, in turn, her children’s own education.” – Azim Premji
“When it comes to burning social issues like those related to women, dowry, girl child and others, we make loud drawing room protestations and continue to do the reverse at home. Our excuse? ‘It’s the whole system which has to change, how will it matter if I alone forego my sons’ rights to a dowry.’ So who’s going to change the system?” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
As we wrap up, we hope these quotes have struck a chord and reignited the spark within you. Let’s continue to celebrate and uplift each other, not just today, but every day.
Every girl has a story, a voice, and the power to make a difference. We’d love to hear from you – what’s your favorite quote or your personal mantra that empowers you? Share it with us in the comments below. Let’s inspire and be inspired.
Happy National Girl Child Day!
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Editor’s Note: 24th January is National Girl Child Day. These girls are going to be half the future population of our country. Are we making their lives better? We present a series of thoughtful and informative posts this week. If you have something you would like to contribute, log into your contributor dashboard today.
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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