Day of the Girl Quiz Answers

Answers:

1. Approximately how many women and girls lived within 50 km of conflict in recent years, marking a significant increase over the past decade? 

A) ~300 million 

B) ~450 million 

C) ~600 million 

D) ~800 million 

Answer: C) ~600 million. 

Source: United Nations 

2. How much more likely are girls to be out of secondary school in conflict-affected and fragile settings compared to boys? 

A) 90% more likely   

B) 50% more likely  

C) 20% more likely  

D) Twice as likely  

Answer: A) 90 % more likely.   

Source: World Bank 

3. What proportion of women and girls in humanitarian settings report lacking safe and private spaces to manage their menstruation? 

A) About 1 in 10 

B) About 1 in 4 

C) About 1 in 3 

D) About 1 in 2 

Answer: C) About 1 in 3. 

Source: UNICEF 

4. What long-term benefit has been observed when girls are able to continue their education during crises? 

A) Makes little difference compared to boys’ education  

B) Stronger economic recovery and lower poverty levels  

C) Less interest in community engagement  

D) No measurable outcomes  

Answer: B) Stronger economic recovery and lower poverty levels.  

Source: UNESCO

5. How do safe spaces created for girls in conflict zones help their recovery and empowerment? 

A) They provide opportunities for learning, psycho-social support, and leadership building 

B) They mainly serve as shelters without other benefits 

C) They are used only for distributing aid 

D) They make little difference to girls’ well-being 

Answer: A) They provide opportunities for learning, psycho-social support and leadership building. 

Source: UNICEF