World marks International Day of the Girl

Around the world the Day of the Girl is being marked and celebrated. 

The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

Of the 1 billion young people - including 600 million adolescent girls - that will enter the workforce in the next decade, more than 90% of those living in developing countries will work in the informal sector, where low or no pay, abuse and exploitation are common.

Actress Emma Watson has weighed into the conversation, encouraging fans to support The Young Feminist Fund. 

Watson shared an image of her 11-year-old self at the premiere of the first Harry Potter film.

Social media presenter Aziz Al-Sa'afin wraps up the biggest trends of the day. 

Watch the video.