International Day of the Girl, 2022

This proclamation commemorates the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl, recognizing challenges girls face globally and highlighting the Biden Administration's efforts to advance girls' education, health care, economic security, and protection from gender-based violence. It calls on Americans to observe October 11, 2022 with programs and activities promoting equality for girls.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 62301

Impact dates

Dec 31, 2025
U.S. commitment to improve access to education and learning for 15 million girls and young women
Oct 11, 2022
International Day of the Girl proclaimed and to be observed

Key directives

Proclaim October 11, 2022 as International Day of the Girl
Call upon people of the United States to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation of October 11, 2022 as International Day of the Girl
Call for Americans to observe with programs and ceremonies

Near term (90d)

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Long term

U.S. commitment to improve education access for 15 million girls and young women by 2025
Pledged $50 million to World Bank Global Childcare Incentive Fund
Call for Congress to provide $200 million for Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund
Call to double funding for gender equality programs worldwide

Risks & tensions

Funding commitments ($50M pledged, $200M requested, doubling of gender equality programs) require Congressional appropriations and are not guaranteed
2025 education access goal is aspirational with unclear enforcement mechanism
References to Iran protests may carry minor diplomatic sensitivities