October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their "empowerment" and human rights.What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the tragedies and the triumphs. In many ways a horrible year for girls. But even at the bleakest moments, there are stories of hope and triumph.Here is a sampling of our stories about the world's girls:
Grim news
The Lament Of The Boko Haram 'Brides'15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In A Menstrual Hut In NepalOutcry Over Photo Showing The Face Of A Girl Allegedly Being Raped
Deep dive
Video: A Heartbreaking Look At A Couple Forced To Marry As Young TeensFemale Genital Mutilation: What It Does To A WomanThe Billion Dollar Cost Of Child Marriage
Signs of hope
Day Camp With Anti-FGM Activities On The ProgramWhat A Teen Mom Wishes She'd Known Before She Got PregnantAfghan Women Say No To The DressGang Rape Of Two Teens Leads To An Unusual Step – A TrialLaw In Nepal Sets Penalties For Forcing A Woman Into A Menstrual Shed
Inspiring figures
A Promise To Her Newborn Daughter: No More FGMFormer Child Bride Pedaling Her Way To A Brighter FutureThey Never Told Her That Girls Could Become ScientistsUnexpected Heroines Of An Indian Box Office Hit: Female Wrestlers Copyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.