Press Release
#MakeFebruaryGirlsHumanRightsMonth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
📍 London, UK
📅 29 January 2025
📞 Media Contact: Sultana Tafadar, +44 7989 448628
GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS HUB LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO
MAKE FEBRUARY ‘GIRLS’ HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH’
Global Initiative Calls for Urgent Action to End Discrimination and Violence Against Girls
London, UK – The Girls Human Rights Hub (GHRH) is launching a landmark campaign to designate February as Girls’ Human Rights Month, a global movement aimed at tackling gender-based violence, systemic discrimination, and barriers to leadership and justice for girls.
While International Day of the Girl (October 11) raises awareness once a year, one day is not enough to confront the complex and deeply rooted inequalities that millions of girls face daily. From child marriage and lack of education to gender-based violence and legal disenfranchisement, girls’ rights are still widely ignored or neglected in policies, laws, and communities worldwide.
Under the official hashtag #MakeFebruaryGirlsHumanRightsMonth, the campaign will mobilize activists, lawyers, educators, policymakers, and young girls to push for sustained action, demand policy changes, and create legal frameworks that protect girls’ rights year-round.
“We Need More Than One Day”: Why February Must Be Girls’ Human Rights Month
Globally, girls continue to face widespread violence, discrimination, and exclusion:
• One in three women worldwide experiences gender-based violence, and girls are among the most vulnerable.
• 129 million girls are out of school, limiting their potential and reinforcing cycles of poverty.
• 650 million women alive today were married as children, with devastating effects on their health, education, and future.
• Millions of girls still lack access to justice, facing systemic barriers when reporting abuse or seeking legal protection.
“Girls do not just need protection on one day—they need it every single day. By making February Girls’ Human Rights Month, we can ensure that action is continuous, voices are amplified, and girls’ leadership is fostered at every level,” said Sultana Tafadar KC, international human rights barrister and Founder of GHRH.
Through this campaign, GHRH will work with legal experts, activists, and institutions to push for concrete commitments from governments, international organizations, and civil society to:
✅ Strengthen laws that protect girls from gender-based violence and discrimination
✅ Increase access to education, legal justice, and leadership opportunities
✅ Promote girls’ participation in decision-making at all levels
The movement is not just about awareness—it is about real, lasting change.
GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL: A MONTH OF ACTION, NOT JUST WORDS
As part of the campaign, GHRH will host the Girls Human Rights Festival 2025 from February 17-21 in London, a global convening of activists, legal experts, young leaders, and policymakers dedicated to shaping the future of girls’ rights.
Key Highlights of the Festival:
📍 Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses (February 17): A high-profile launch event featuring renowned human rights leaders, lawyers, and activists, setting the stage for a month of action.
📍 Advocacy Bootcamp (February 18): A hands-on training session equipping young activists with the skills to campaign, mobilize, and advocate for policy change.
📍 Leadership Summit (February 19): A platform for young women to engage with female leaders, policymakers, and business pioneers on how to break barriers and drive social change.
📍 Lobbying Masterclass (February 20): An exclusive session providing expert insights on how to influence governments, draft policy proposals, and use legal mechanisms to advance girls’ rights.
📍 Young Lawyers Symposium (February 21): Bringing together law students, barristers, and human rights defenders to explore how the legal profession can drive gender justice and equal access to justice for girls worldwide.
📢 Tickets & Participation: Registration for the festival is now open! Visit www.ghrh.org/events/ghrfestival2025 to secure your spot.
HOW TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT
GHRH is calling on individuals, organizations, and policymakers worldwide to take action:
🔹 Use the Hashtag #MakeFebruaryGirlsHumanRightsMonth – Share stories, statistics, and advocacy efforts on social media to raise awareness.
🔹 Sign the Petition – Support the call for governments and institutions to formally recognize February as Girls’ Human Rights Month.
🔹 Engage Policymakers – Write to your local representatives and demand stronger protections for girls against discrimination and violence.
🔹 Host an Event or Workshop – Schools, universities, community groups, and organizations are encouraged to host discussions, panels, or advocacy events throughout February.
🔹 Donate & Support – Help fund programs that provide legal assistance, leadership training, and advocacy support for girls.
📢 Join the movement today! Learn more at www.ghrh.org
MEDIA CONTACT
For interviews, media requests, and press materials, please contact:
📩 Sultana Tafadar
📍 Girls Human Rights Hub
📞 +44 7989 448628
ABOUT GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS HUB
The Girls Human Rights Hub is an international advocacy and leadership organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination and gender-based violence through legal reform, education, and policy advocacy.
GHRH’s mission is to equip the next generation of girls with the tools to lead, litigate, and advocate for gender justice worldwide.
🌍 Website: www.ghrh.org
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