On October 11th, the US Department of State’s Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI), in partnership with the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy and the Office of Global Youth Issues, hosted a series of events in celebration of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). The commemoration showcased a panel of young women championing mental health resources, a presentation highlighting PEPFAR's commitments to women and girls over two decades, and a discussion on girls' leadership and civic and political participation.