Department of Paediatrics Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child at Government Primary School, Nagathihalli

International Day of the Girl Child 2026: “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights”

The Department of Paediatrics, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), B.G. Nagara, worked with the Government Primary School, Nagathihalli, to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child on 31 October 2026. The programme ran from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the school, and 240 children from Classes 1 to 7 took part. The theme was “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.” The school’s Principal was the Chief Guest.

Objectives

The programme aimed to:

• raise awareness of the rights, education, equality and empowerment of the girl child
• promote gender equality and a safe, supportive environment for every girl
• educate children on the theme of ending child marriage and investing in girls’ rights

Activities

Awareness activities and interactive sessions showed the children why education, rights and equal opportunities for girls matter. The children also took part in drawing, singing, dancing and sports, and the winners received prizes.

Outcomes

The children learned about gender equality, girls’ rights and the importance of education. They joined in every activity with keen interest and expressed positive attitudes towards equal opportunities for boys and girls.

Conclusion

Taking the message of girls’ empowerment into the community, the Department of Paediatrics helped plant early awareness of gender equality and the harm of child marriage. The department thanks the Principal, teachers and students of Government Primary School, Nagathihalli, for their support and enthusiastic participation.