Journée internationale de la fille 2026 : Le Sénégal dit non au mariage des enfants
Senegal is preparing to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) 2026, along with the rest of the international community. This day aims to recognize girls' rights and draw attention to the specific obstacles they face around the world.
Under the theme "Ending child marriage and investing in girls' rights", the official ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Kolda, under the auspices of the Ministry of Family, Social Action and Solidarity.
Through this choice, the State of Senegal, its partners and local communities are joining forces to accelerate the fight against this practice and guarantee that every young girl can fully realize her potential.
The 2026 edition provides an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of the State, its partners and communities to accelerate the fight against child marriage and to guarantee girls the full realization of their rights.
In a press release published on October 11, 2026, the Minister of Family, Social Action and Solidarity, Marie Angélique Mame Selbé Diouf, reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to promoting leadership, rights and the active participation of girls in national development, in perfect alignment with the objectives of Agenda 2050.
She invites all stakeholders to take part in this national celebration, presented as a powerful moment for dialogue and mobilization in support of girls' rights and the abandonment of child marriage.
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