World Girls Day in Tempelhof: strong for rights and equality!

World Girls Day in Tempelhof: strong for rights and equality!

On October 6, 2025, the International Girls' Day, which was launched by the United Nations on October 11, 2011, annually. This day has set itself the goal of fighting the disadvantage of girls and gender justice and self -determination. In Tempelhof-Schöneberg, the motto of this significant day is illustrated by a diverse event, which is organized by the specialist agency girls*work, the youth welfare office Tempelhof-Schöneberg and the women's and equal opportunities officer. District Mayor Jörn Oltmann takes over the patronage.

A central element of the event is the possibility for girls to actively deal with their rights and make political demands. The world girls' day is opened by the deputy district leader Martina Zander-Rade. In addition, the flash mob “One Billion Rising”, organized by the Center Talma, ensures a powerful sign against violence. The event receives special support from printed reusable cups and information flyers for environmental policy education, which are sponsored by the Environment and Nature Conservation Office.

Social challenges

The organization of such events is an important measure to point out the challenges that girls worldwide. According to a report by Unicef, Plan International and UN Women, despite the advanced approaches since the fourth World Women's Conference in Beijing in 1995, in which 189 governments signed the "Beijing Declaration" to equality for women and girls, many problems have not solved. So 122 million girls worldwide still do not go to school, and violent experiences are reality for 25% of young girls in partnerships.

With regard to Germany, data show that every third woman becomes a victim of physical or sexualized violence at least once. In 2023, 167,639 cases of partnership violence were reported, with 79% of the victims being female. The gender PAY GAP is still 16%, and only 19% of the board members in the 200 -sales companies are women. These statistics illustrate the need for events such as the girls 'day, which contribute to the sensitization and strengthening of girls' rights.

Progress and setbacks

In an international context, the United Nations reports of slow and uneven progress in gender equality. Despite positive developments in some areas, the data show that over 230 million women and girls worldwide suffer from genital mutilation and that many countries urgently need legal framework conditions for equality and non -discrimination. In 67 out of 120 countries in particular, laws are missing against discrimination against women.

In a statement, Jörn Oltmann emphasizes that the number of girls treated for eating disorders has doubled in the past 20 years. This illustrates the urgency of emphasizing girls and models. The challenges are diverse and society is responsible for supporting girls and promoting their rights.

Together with numerous organizations and initiatives, Tempelhof-Schöneberg is committed to strengthen the awareness of the concerns of girls and to raise positive change. The event on World Girls Day is a step in the right direction to show girls that their rights and voices count.