USAID: USAID Celebrates International Day of the Girl
In a statement, Clayton M. McCleskey, acting spokesperson at USAID, says, “USAID celebrates the International Day of the Girl, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to breaking down barriers that keep girls from learning and leading. … From advancing entrepreneurship and innovation, to promoting peace and reconciliation, to preventing sexual violence and the spread of HIV, USAID is committed to empowering girls, and unlocking their potential to change their communities and the world” (10/11).