Ministry of Gender and Family has concluded the Girls Lead Initiative programme to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The programme held in partnership with UNICEF Maldives was conducted to aware the public on issues faced by girls and the challenges girls have to overcome in the society.
The programme provided a chance for girls to spend a day at government offices and private companies with a woman leading the institution. In addition, information sessions were also conducted in the programme held from October 5-11, according to gender ministry.
Gender ministry further revealed one main of the programme was to show and support young girls to make the use of their abilities and talents, at the same time striving to work towards achievement.
Gender ministry has been holding the Girls Lead Initiative programme since 2016.