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  My sentiments as we observe the International Day of the Girl Among the Sustainable Development Goals include Gender equality and quality education. Why these two? Because they most correspond to the needs of the girl as per the demand and focus of the International Day of the Girl. Every year, the 11 th of October is the International Day of the Girl . Since it’s advent on 11 th October 2012, there has been a world call for the girl to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. According to the United Nations Declaration for Human Rights (1948) Article Number 26, “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.” Well, it is a right but not everyone has the wherewithal to get quality education. The 17 Sustainable Devel