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Proc 9039ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9039

International Day of the Girl, 2013

This proclamation designates October 11, 2013 as International Day of the Girl, calling on Americans to observe the day with programs advancing equality and opportunity for girls. It describes existing administration efforts to promote girls' education, combat human trafficking and child marriage, and encourage STEM careers, but does not establish new programs, funding, or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 62315

Impact dates

  1. International Day of the Girl observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 11, 2013 as International Day of the Girl
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that advance equality and opportunity for girls everywhere

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 11, 2013 as International Day of the Girl

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives; purely hortatory and commemorative
  • References to existing administration initiatives but creates no new obligations or funding mechanisms
  • Vague call to 'all Americans' lacks enforcement or accountability structure
Proclamation 9039: International Day of the Girl, 2013 · Executive Orders