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16 words every mother should tell her daughter

According to the UN, the day promotes the "empowerment" of the roughly 1.1 billion young girls currently living in the world.

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"The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights," the UN's mission statement reads.

Pulse.com.gh brings you 16 things every parent should teach their daughter.

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1. You are beautiful in your own way.

2. Believe in yourself.

3. Don’t look down on others.

4. You can do whatever you set your mind to do and do it better.

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5. Be generous

6. Adopt a healthy lifestyle

7. Always forgive and tolerate others.

8. Let your voice be heard in the right way.

9. There is freedom beyond revenge.

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10. Learn how to say ‘no’.

11. Apologize when you’re wrong.

12. A smile is your best accessory.

13. Spend time with people who will add value to your life.

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14. Read books.

15. Failure and success are part of life. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you fail at something.

16. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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