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Day of the Girl Child marked in South B

Girls from informal settlements took part in the celebrations

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by douglas okiddy

Sports11 October 2020 - 22:08
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In Summary


• There was a march led by area MCA, with the focus being on gender-based violence

South B MCA Waithera Chege leads girls in marking the day

Girls from informal settlements on Sunday celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child in South B.

Area MCA Waithera Chege hosted them, with the focus being on gender-based violence.

The day is celebrated worldwide to focus attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.

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