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We asked a few teachers and principals to comment on the importance of National Girl Child Day.
Celine Rodrigues, Principal, E Sassoon and Jacob Sassoon High School, Mumbai
“Girls excel in whatever they do. Moreover, the girl child is the one who will grow up to nurture children and turn them into good human beings. India needs to protect every girl child born. And this is why this day is important.”
Mini Thomas, Tacher, St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai
“In India, a male dominated country, the girl child has always faced problems. Our law is still struggling to give justice and equality to both men and women. Evils like female infanticide and selected sex births are rampant. The celebration of this day is important as it boosts the morale of those girls and women who have achieved something in their life. It also creates awareness on the biases and stereotypes against the girl child, which are unacceptable.”
Anna Owin D’souza, Teacher, Ekta Nursery School, Surat
“Every child is special and unique in her own simple way and this may not be noticed by many. Every girl is special and we have to dedicate a day to girls because, at times, even they don’t realise what they are worth.”
Fr. Francis Swamy, Principal, Holy Family High School, Mumbai
“Girls are the most beautiful part of a family. Humans would not exist if there were no girls. India is a country where respect is the key factor and women are equated with the Goddess Lakshmi. But there are some who do not respect girls. This day is a must to make every person aware of the importance of the girl child.”
Doris Rawal, Principal, St. Lawrence High School, Mumbai
“We need to celebrate National Girl Child Day to make socio-economic justice a reality in our male-dominated society. The celebration of this day will definitely make girls feel that they are equally important, loved and wanted.”
Marie Fernandes, Teacher, Canossa High School, Mumbai
“National Girl Child Day is of great importance in India and should be celebrated on a large scale to create awareness about the problems related to selective sex births, female infant abandonment and more. People need to be educated and made aware of the consequences and injustices that girls face. This day recognises the fact that all girls have a right to live in this country and hence is important.”
Zita Francis, Teacher, Our Lady of Health, Mumbai
“Those who live in metros often feel that discrimination against the girl child is a thing of the past. But this is not true and it is necessary to dedicate a day to the girl child in order to sensitise people regarding the various burning issues faced by girls. Also, when we celebrate so many different days, why not dedicate a day to the girl child and celebrate her existence?”
Sharon Sequeira, Teacher, S M Shetty International School, Mumbai
“This day is highly significant as it is dedicated to the girl child, who still needs acknowledgement in this country. The girl child has been a victim of many social evils and it is time we created awareness and eradicated these biases. The girl child also has a right to live equally in this world and share equal opportunities.”
Sr. Lawrencia Pereira, Principal, Divine Child High School, Mumbai
“To be a girl child is a unique gift and blessing. It is a matter of pride. Hence, on National Girl Child Day I treat every girl and invite her to rejoice in her creation and to reassert herself to create a true human society. This day is celebrated to make us aware of the importance of the girl child in our society.”
