Jakarta, Oct. 2 -- As a part of a global gender equality campaign, girls took over embassy roles, with Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Jess Dutton emphasized the importance of gender equality so that girls and boys have equal opportunities to achieve success.

"Overall it's important to send the message of the importance of gender equality and the importance of ensuring that both girls and boys have equal opportunities to succeed," Dutton said at the "Girls Takeover" campaign here on Thursday (10/2).

The campaign was held to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, which falls on October 11.

The campaign was organized by the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta, together with Plan International Indonesia and supported by UN Women, UNFPA, ...