This is an archive article published on October 11, 2022
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National Girl Child Day: Quiz on women’s challenges & changemakers
January 24 is National Girl Child Day, a time to reflect on how we can empower the next generation of Indian women. With our quiz, put your knowledge of the feminine experience to the test.
Explore milestones in women's rights, health and independence in our latest quiz. (Representative image) This quiz is part of Express Puzzles & Games, where we do Mini Crosswords, sudoku and a weekly news quiz. Sign up to play, and follow @iepuzzles for updates.
As we mark 16 years since the first National Girl Child Day, a lot has changed. Indian women have gained better access to education, nutrition and opportunities that let them step out of home. They have a firmer grasp over their rights. But the idea of womanhood—of anything feminine being inferior—prevails, despite centuries of female changemakers shaping history.