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Plan International youth advocate interviewed at congress on historic child marriage ban

Honduras outlaws child marriage

Honduras’s decision to fully ban child marriage for all young people under the age of 18 is a historic achievement for girls’ rights.

Girls at an education centre for Syrian refugees in Cairo

G20 EDUCATION PROMISES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY ACTION

The G20's statements on the education financing agenda need to be followed by concrete actions to address a global learning crisis that affects girls most of all.

Girls jumping in front of a menstrual hygiene information board

Kenyan girls secure historic law for free sanitary pads

Kenya’s decision to give free sanitary pads to schoolgirls is a momentous step for gender equality. With the support of Plan International, schoolgirls have been at the forefront of the campaign.

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Refugee girls must not fear their periods

Supporting girls in refugee camps to confidently manage their periods plays a huge role in keeping them in school and reducing the risks they face, blogs Plan International’s Zeynep Sanduvac.

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Gender inequality and early childhood development

Right from birth, gender discrimination affects girls disproportionally. In this report, we describe why gender equality and early childhood development matter. We also explain why early childhood programmes engaging parents, caregivers, community leaders and educators are fundamentally important so girls have the chance to realise their rights and live a life of dignity.

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