Gender Affairs honours 23 primary school Girls of Excellence
The annual awards, held ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, recognised girls for their contributions at home, in school and in their communities.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts. Twenty-three primary school girls have been honoured at the Department of Gender Affairs' annual Girls of Excellence Awards.
The ceremony, held at the Earle Clarke Community Centre in Newtown, marked the International Day of the Girl Child, which is observed on 11 October. This year's theme was "Investing in Girls' Rights".
The girls were recognised for excellence in academics, leadership, resilience, creativity, community service and determination. Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd attended, along with parents and teachers.
Minister of State for Gender Affairs Isalean Phillip said investing in girls meant giving them time, attention, mentorship and encouragement as well as resources.
"When girls are supported, and their rights are protected," she said, the benefits reach families, communities and the nation.
Minister Phillip closed by leading the awardees in a pledge affirming that they are strong and capable.
