A new global report, "Girl Goals: What has changed for girls? Adolescent girls’ rights over 30 years," released by UNICEF, UN Women, and Plan International to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday, recognises the benefits to communities that invest in girls, particularly adolescent girls. It emphasizes the benefits extend beyond the individual, to the stability and economic development of their communities and countries. The report highlights improvements in areas such as life expectancy but calls for serious attention to be paid to adolescent girls in Bangladesh, who still grapple with persistent inequalities, violence, child marriage, a lack of education and limited opportunities.