MOSCOW, October 11 (RIA Novosti) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to end gender discrimination and to create an atmosphere of gender equality in the country on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child, IBNS agency said Saturday.
“On International Day of the Girl Child we celebrate the achievements of our daughters. From the classroom to sports, they shine everywhere. Today let us pledge to create an atmosphere of equality for the girl child. There is no question of any discrimination based on gender,” the prime minister was quoted as saying.
Modi also called for eradication of female foeticide (destruction or abortion of the foetus) in India. “Female foeticide is a matter of deep shame and a cause of great concern. Lets work together to remove this menace from society."
A United Nations resolution adopted on October 11, 2011, marked the day as the International Day of the Girl Child, designated for promoting the rights of girls and addressing the unique challenges they face, primarily child marriage, violence and lack of access to education.
