A commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child this evening, is hosted by the Pacific Girl Reference Group members, at Tanoa International Hotel, with a film festival showcasing short films as well as archived programme videos highlighting issues for girls in the Pacific.

Pacific Girl is a multi-country programme to support adolescent girls in Pacific Island countries achieve their full potential.

Pacific Girl has reached more than 3,000 girls since 2019, providing formal opportunities to share ideas, advocacy activities at sub-national, national and regional levels, girls were supported to take on leadership roles at the community, provincial and national levels, girls with disabilities were supported to participate in advocacy activities and virtual forums in COVID-19 pivot responses in 2020.

Designed for and by girls, Pacific Girl is the only regional programme in the Pacific dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of adolescent girls, and is funded by the Australian Government and is managed by the Pacific Women Lead at SPC programme.