Their mission is to raise awareness to the neglect and devaluation of girls around the world and to advance girls lives and opportunities. Mr. Speaker. in the AwBarre refugee camp in Ethiopia. girls under the age of 18 comprise about 30 percent of the population. However. due to the lack of resources. many families of the AwBarre have stopped educating their girls. This leaves young women more vulnerable to be victims of sexual violence and significantly limits their lives and opportunities. Girl Up. a local campaign in Illinois Tenth Congressional District. is working to combat global crisis like the AwBarre refugee camp. Young women. like Celia Buckman of Glenview. are working with their high schools to provide resources like school uniforms. backpacks. and safe spaces to help young women succeed. I am proud to work with Girl Up and recognize the International Day of the Girl to bring awareness to the complex challenges facing young women around the globe.