This release was issued under a previous government.

“Today, on International Day of the Girl, we stand with girls, women and all allies around the world who are working to build a society in which all girls feel safe and supported to pursue their dreams.

“Our government fundamentally believes that our province succeeds when girls and women are full and equal participants in society and the economy.

“We are dedicated to raising the status of girls and women in Alberta, to change attitudes and shift beliefs that tell our daughters how they ought to look and act.

“Today, we celebrate and uplift the girls in our lives, and I encourage you to use the hashtag #HeyGirl and #DayoftheGirl to share their stories.”