It’s the International Day of the Girl Child, and too many girls’ futures remain at risk. In this op-ed Maiysha Kai explains the 2024 theme.

On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world..

To date 700 underserved girls in the Los Angeles area have left SheStyles events with custom shopping bags full of items they love. Says JoJo, an 11th grader: “It gives them confidence to pick ...