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Meet Plan International’s Global Youth Ambassadors …

From driving action for a more climate resilient planet to challenging gender-based violence and defending the rights of children with disabilities, these young activists are speaking…
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The United Nations at 80

A youth advocate reflects on the future of the UN on its 80th anniversary.
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“When my voice trembled, but was heard”

Reflections on HRC from Batool, a She Leads Youth Advocate
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Our Voices Matter: Girls’ Leadership at CSW

Perspectives on inclusion and meaningful participation from youth advocates at CSW69.
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Reflections from the Summit of the Future

An interview with Kathleen Sherwin (Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer at Plan International) and Marya, a 24-year-old from Canada who advocates for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities,…
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Blog takeover – Lessons on the Summit of the Future

A youth leader from Ghana shares lessons from Ghana ahead of the UN's Summit of the Future
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World Humanitarian Day 2024

To mark 2024's World Humanitarian Day, we asked staff at Plan International’s UN Liaison Offices to share why the day is important to them.
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Nothing for youth without youth

Youth Advocates share their experience of advocacy in global decision-making spaces at CSW68.
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Breaking the cycle of poverty: Youth recommendations for CSW68…

The She Leads UN Youth Advocacy Cohort calls for action on 4 key themes, including access to essential services, sustainable infrastructure, political engagement and the environment.
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Our Message to the Security Council : Ceasefire Now to Prevent…

NGOs urge the UN Security Council to swiftly convene and pass a Resolution for an immediate ceasefire following yesterday's meeting on the risk of conflict-induced famine in Gaza.
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Empowering education in conflict: reflections and recommendations…

Emilia, our Global Lead on Education in Emergencies speaks on what is needed to better protect children's right to education in conflict.
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Leveraging Meaningful Youth Participation into Real Policy Change…

How centering youth advocates in policy development led to advancements at CSW67
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