Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Nine Girls Share Stories at Bhopal ChalkTalk Event
Youth4Children held an event in Bhopal to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.
It was called ChalkTalk: Her Story #ForEveryGirlChild.
Nine girls shared experiences and ideas with parents, young people, and influencers.
Naina Khare said she teaches girls and women self-defence.
She said it helped her feel more confident.
Praveena Parmar said some people doubted her goal of becoming an army officer because she is a girl.
Her father encouraged her to follow her ambition.
UNICEF’s William Hanlon said that helping girls with education, health, and rights can make communities stronger.
Youth4Children held ChalkTalk: Her Story #ForEveryGirlChild in Bhopal for the International Day of the Girl Child.
The event followed the theme “Investing in Girls’ Futures” and brought together nine girls, parents, youth, and influencers.
Naina Khare of Orchha said she trains girls and women in self-defence to help them become independent.
NCC cadet Praveena Parmar of Dhar described facing doubts about her ambition to become an army officer because she is a girl.
UNICEF Madhya Pradesh field office chief William Hanlon said supporting girls’ education, health, and rights benefits the wider community.
- Who
- Youth4Children, nine girls, parents, youth, and influencers; UNICEF Madhya Pradesh field office chief William Hanlon also spoke.
- What
- ChalkTalk: Her Story #ForEveryGirlChild, featuring discussions and personal stories about issues affecting girls.
- When
- Saturday, to mark the International Day of the Girl Child; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To mark the International Day of the Girl Child and highlight the theme “Investing in Girls’ Futures.”
- Organiser
- Youth4Children
- Event
- ChalkTalk: Her Story #ForEveryGirlChild
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Participants
- Nine girls, alongside parents, youth, and influencers
- Occasion
- International Day of the Girl Child
- Theme
- Investing in Girls’ Futures
- UNICEF speaker
- William Hanlon, chief of field office, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh