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Proc 10284ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10284

International Day of the Girl, 2021

President Biden proclaimed October 11, 2021, as International Day of the Girl, calling on Americans to observe it with programs advancing girls' equality. The proclamation highlights barriers facing girls in education, STEM, gender-based violence, and leadership, and references upcoming administration initiatives including the first U.S. National Gender Strategy and National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 57309

Impact dates

  1. International Day of the Girl observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 11, 2021 as International Day of the Girl
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that advance equality and opportunity for girls everywhere

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 11, 2021 as International Day of the Girl

Near term (90d)

  • Release of first-ever United States Government National Gender Strategy (October 2021)
  • Development of first-ever United States National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence
  • Update to United States' Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references pending policy actions (National Gender Strategy, National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence) but these are announced as forthcoming, not mandated by this document
  • Contains substantive policy discussion but no binding directives beyond ceremonial proclamation
Proclamation 10284: International Day of the Girl, 2021 · Executive Orders