Now is the time to stand with girls in all their diversity …
Analysing the impact of changes to US foreign assistance announced over recent weeks, and their consequences for children around the world, especially girls.
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Malawi first lady named as Global Girls Foundation ambassador …
Her Excellency Monica Chakwera, First Lady of Malawi, has been appointed as the newest Ambassador of Plan International’s Global Girls Foundation.
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Colombia’s child marriage ban comes into effect
Plan International celebrates as Colombia’s new child marriage law officially comes into effect, raising the legal minimum age for marriage to 18.
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Plan International condemns Iraq’s legislation enabling child…
The Iraqi government must reconsider amendments to its Personal Status Law and fulfil international human rights treaties.
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Collective NGO statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a first step towards reducing the suffering caused by 15 months of conflict.
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Ceasefire agreement in Gaza a ‘moment of hope’ for children…
We urge all parties to commit to taking all necessary measures to ensure that this ceasefire is permanent, sustainable and leads to lasting peace.
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Plan International appoints Reena Ghelani as its new Chief Executive…
Plan International is delighted to announce UN’s Reena Ghelani as its new Chief Executive Officer following a global search.
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Urgent action needed in Sudan as IPC report confirms catastrophic…
A new report from IPC shows that Sudan remains on the brink of a catastrophic hunger crisis with children suffering the most.
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Three aid workers killed in Sudan
We are devastated by reports that three World Food Programme aid workers in Sudan have been killed in an aerial bombardment.
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No other option: World leaders must act now after another conclusion…
Human Rights Watch reports that Israeli authorities have deliberately obstructed Palestinians’ access to water and as a result, civilians in the Gaza Strip, including children, do not have…
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Plan International supports relief efforts after Vanuatu earthquake…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction.
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Leaders must act without delay as Amnesty report concludes genocide…
Amnesty International's report concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
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