Sixty-fourth session
Item 67 of the provisional agenda
Promotion and protection of the rights of children
Summary
The present report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 62/140. It contains a brief overview of international obligations and global commitments with respect to the girl child, stemming from human rights treaties and international conferences, as well as legal and policy development. The report addresses progress and challenges with respect to discrimination against the girl child, including in the areas of poverty, the right to education, health and adequate food, HIV/AIDS, violence and exploitation, and highlights activities undertaken to end female genital mutilation.
