The International Anglican Women's Network says obstacles like poverty and a lack of education are preventing girls from achieving their full potential.
The warning came on the United Nations' first ever International Day of the Girl to overcome discrimination against girls.
This year's focus is child marriage, which the UN says affects more than 10 million young girls around the world each year.
Even in countries where the practice is illegal, girls may be forced into an early marriage and deprived of their childhood. Read more
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