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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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Statement: North Darfur Zamzam camp attacks

North Darfur's Zamzam camp, which is currently home to half a million Sudanese people has come under intense attack, killing and injuring civilians.
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How systemic inequalities are holding back girls’ leadership…

Girls in the Asia-Pacific continue to face gender-related barriers and inequalities that hold them back from realising their full potential.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon must pave the way for a…

We welcome the announcement of the conditional ceasefire in Lebanon, however, it highlights the urgent need for permanent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.
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Statement: Temporary ceasefire in Lebanon

We welcome the announcement but demand a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian assistance must be scaled up.
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COP29 ‘massive missed opportunity’ for climate goals despite…

Commitments made at COP29 fell far short of what is required to meet urgent needs for climate action and represent a setback for progress.
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Climate crisis impacting girls in the Pacific – new research…

The climate crisis is having a profound impact on girls' safety, education, and health in the Pacific, new research finds.
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Bill approved ending child marriage in Colombia

Plan International celebrates approval of landmark bill, raising the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 18 in Colombia.
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Plan International responds to Super Typhoon Man-yi (Pepito)…

Plan International Pilipinas is providing critical assistance to communities impacted by Super Typhoon Man-yi, (Pepito), the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in a month. 
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Climate crisis: greatest intergenerational and gender injustice…

Bold climate action is needed at COP29 to address the disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable and secure a just future for all. 
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