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October 11 is day of the Girl!
The United Nations has declared October 11 as ‘International Day of the Girl Child’, following an extensive campaign by Plan.
Meet Keshet Bachan, our girls' report coordinator
Keshet talks about Plan's latest 'So, what about boys?' report and how the campaign is changing lives.
Sharing the burden in the Philippines
Families in the Philippines are reaping the benefits of fathers becoming more involved in family life, thanks to a Plan initiative.
Challenging gender stereotypes at nursery
Plan's nursery projects in El Salvador aim to instil ideas of gender equality from an early age.
Boys will be boys?
At a Plan-supported project in Senegal, boys’ and young men’s attitudes towards work and the role of girls are starting to change.
Geeta's café
Like thousands of Nepalese girls, Geeta was forced into the kamalari system of bonded labour as a child and endured years of abuse. Today she's running a café and looking to a brighter future, with help from Plan.
Dreaming of college in China
Guizhen has been working as a migrant worker in Nanjing, China, for 4 years - but only now is her dream to go to college finally becoming a reality.
Silent no more: Egyptian girls speak out
A quiet revolution is taking place in Egypt's towns and cities. Everywhere you go, it is the girls who jump in, wanting to tell their stories and show their new found confidence, with help from Plan.
Bogotá campaign tackles girl violence
Hundreds of dolls made as part of a campaign to end violence against girls and women in Bogotá, Colombia, are helping victims to heal and raise awareness.
Rural Zimbabwean girl achieves university dream
Gracsious Ncube grew up in rural Zimbabwe with little chance of an education. Now she's studying for a master's degree at university. Plan Zimbabwe's Gladman Njanji reports.