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From Dooshima Terkura, Mkurdi
As the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, the Consortium of National Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have joined the global community in celebrating the power, resilience, and leadership of girls across the nation with a call on all stakeholders to protect the girls from issues that affect them.
The theme for this year’s celebration “The Girl I Am; The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis” highlights the courage of girls who are leading change amid the challenges of conflict, climate change, and global insecurity.
It also underscores their role as innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers who continue to inspire hope and drive transformation in their communities.
Speaking in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi, the Deputy Executive Director and Gender Focal Point of Gender and Environmental Risk Reduction Initiative (GERI) Stephnaie Temang, said “At Gender and Environmental Risk Reduction Initiative (GERI), we underscore the need to protect the girl child, the woman of tomorrow, from the environmental and social impacts of crises.
“We continue to work to reduce environmental and humanitarian risks that disproportionately affect women and girls, particularly in conflict and disaster-prone communities.”
She stated that “Investing in girls today guarantees intergenerational impact and sustainable resilience for future generations.”
Also Nyiyam Pauline Ikyereve of the Initiative For Human Rights And Gender Awareness (IHRGA) reaffirms her organization’s dedication to the protection and empowerment of girls globally.
She said “Despite progress made, millions of girls still face discrimination, violence, and barriers to education. We call upon governments, communities, and individuals to take bold action to ensure that every girl has the right to learn, to be safe, and to lead.”
The Executive Director Gender and Community Empowerment Initiative (GECOME), Dorcas Iorkusa, said “we see the girl child as a beacon of limitless potential, a symbol of strength, hope, and transformation. Even in the face of insecurity, gender-based violence, and human rights violations, girls continue to rise with courage and creativity.
“We envision a future where resources are optimally used to develop our communities and empower girls to become agents of positive change.”
The Prime Youths and Women Empowerment Initiative (PYEWI) affirms its belief that every girl has the power to shape her future and her community.
The Executive Director, Prime Youths And Women Initiative (PYEWI) Iveren Blessing Ilim said her organization stand with girls who rise above crisis to lead change, inspire hope, and redefine what is possible.
“We remain committed to nurturing their voices, strengthening their leadership, and creating safe, inclusive spaces where girls can thrive, lead, and transform their world,” she said.
As a Consortium, we collectively reaffirm our commitment to advancing gender equality, amplifying girls’ voices, and ensuring that no girl is left behind. We recognize that empowering girls is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic pathway toward sustainable development, peace, and prosperity.
Today, we celebrate every girl, her strength, her dreams, and her leadership. Together, let us continue to build a world where every girl can boldly say:
“The Girl I Am is the Change I Lead.”
