The international day of the girl Aoife Dunne
It’s hard to deny that we are living in a digital era. Now more than ever we are using social media to stay connected and living out our lives online. For many people, this is a liberating experience. But not for everyone. To a huge number of young girls worldwide, having an online presence means becoming targets for online bullying, harassment and abuse. Sunday the eleventh of October is International Day of the Girl (IDG)
and it is being celebrated this year by Plan International, a global development organisation, active in over 70 countries with a focus on the rights of girls. IDG is an annual event which gives girls an opportunity to amplify their voices and speak up on issues of importance to them. This year, Plan International Ireland is focusing on the pertinent theme of Equal Freedom for Girls Online. The internet is a scary place for
