NDP March for International Girl Child
The NDP Women’s Movement will host a march and empowerment event on Saturday, 11 October 2025, to mark International Day of the Girl. The march starts at Market Square at 8:00 a.m. and finishes at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park for a programme of speakers, community activities and brunch.
The NDP Women’s Movement will join the global community in observing International Day of the Girl on Saturday, 11 October 2025, with a march and empowerment event under the theme 'The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.' Barring inclement weather, participants will assemble at Market Square at 8:00 a.m., proceed along Fleming Street and conclude at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park for a community programme.
Organisers say the event is designed to celebrate the strength, resilience and potential of girls aged 5 to 17 and to highlight the importance of nurturing the next generation of female leaders in the Virgin Islands. The park programme will include inspirational speakers, a question-and-answer segment, community engagement activities and a provided brunch for attendees.
The International Day of the Girl is a United Nations observance held each year on 11 October to promote girls' rights and address the unique challenges they face. The NDP Women’s Movement’s local event aims to connect that global focus to issues affecting girls in the British Virgin Islands, from access to education and leadership opportunities to safety and social support during times of crisis.
Registration is open for girls between the ages of 5 and 17. Interested participants or guardians can register by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to (284) 541-9699. The Movement asks parents and guardians to ensure children arrive on time and are supervised where required during the march and activities.
Perline Scatliffe-Leonard, a representative of the NDP Women’s Movement, said organisers are creating a supportive space for young girls to be heard and inspired. 'We are thrilled to create a space where our young girls can be inspired, heard, and celebrated,' she said. 'Empowered girls strengthen our families, our communities, and our territory.' The Movement encourages the broader public to attend in support of participants, citing the value of community encouragement in building confidence and leadership skills among girls.
Local residents are asked to be mindful of the march route and to support a safe, celebratory atmosphere as the Territory marks the day. For BVI residents, the event offers an opportunity to spotlight local young talent, reinforce community networks and recommit to developing policies and programmes that empower girls to lead now and into the future.
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