2986: Keeping the Candle Burning: 21 Years of National Girls’ Education Day
In this episode, we mark National Girls’ Education Day, a day first declared on July 7, 2004, by the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior, who lit a symbolic candle with a powerful message: “Let’s keep the candle burning for girls’ education.”
Twenty-one years later, that flame still burns, reminding us of the progress made, the barriers still faced, and the collective responsibility to ensure every...
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Jul 04, 2025