World Girl Day at the Herstall Tower: A Radiant Symbol for Girls' Rights

Event: World Girl Day – Lighting of the Herstall Tower in Aschaffenburg with Information Stand in Herstallturm Aschaffenburg, Kurt-Eisner-Platz on 11. October 2026

Date and Time

11. October 2026 18:30

Location

Herstallturm
Goldbacher Str. 1, 63739 Aschaffenburg, Deutschland

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Venue Type

Outside

Pink Light for Strong Girls: World Girl Day at the Herstall Tower

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Herstall Tower in Aschaffenburg will be illuminated in pink from dusk. This visible sign draws attention to the rights and opportunities of girls worldwide and invites families to spend time together on this important social topic.

An Impressive Family Experience in the Heart of the City

From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, visitors will experience the Herstall Tower at Kurt-Eisner-Platz in a special atmosphere. The pink light attracts attention, creates a strong visual moment, and piques children's curiosity about the story behind the action. Children’s laughter, wonder, and joint exploration combine with a child-friendly learning experience.

Inform, Inquire, Understand

The Plan Action Group Aschaffenburg will be present with an information stand from dusk. Families will gain insights into projects by Plan International aimed at empowering girls and women in the Global South. This year's focus is on the impacts of the climate crisis on girls' lives.

Educationally Valuable Impulses for Children

World Girl Day provides an age-appropriate opportunity to engage children in discussions about equality, children's rights, global connections, and the protection of our environment. The encounter at the info stand opens up space for questions and supports a child-friendly development of empathy, sense of responsibility, and global solidarity.

Visible Sign for Children's Rights

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child established by the United Nations. Plan International uses this action day to highlight the particular challenges faced by girls and to strengthen global gender equality. The lighting of the Herstall Tower thus becomes a shining symbol of respect, opportunities, and a fairer future.

Barrier-Free Access

The venue has barrier-free access. Families can visit flexibly and connect their experience of the illuminated Herstall Tower with the information offered by the Plan Action Group.

World Girl Day at the Herstall Tower promises a special evening with pink light, valuable conversations, and shared time. Those looking for an impressive family experience with educational fun and social significance will find a strong sign for girls' rights right in Aschaffenburg.

Official Channels of Plan International and the Action Group Aschaffenburg:

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