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We need to stop tiptoeing and start acting for humanity

Between stretched teams from a reduced workforce, attacks on humanitarian workers and assets, difficult negotiations and fear of government reprisals, humanitarian agencies are struggling to…
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The not-so-silent impact of the humanitarian crisis in northern…

Girls and young women are hit especially hard by the ongoing conflict in northern Mozambique, in a crisis which receives little international attention despite the humanitarian response remaining…
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Human catastrophe in Gaza: Call for urgent action

Urgent action is needed to address the unfathomable human crisis that has unfolded in Gaza, blogs Killen Otieno, Head of Global Rapid Response and Readiness Unit.
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The power of play: Building resilience for children affected…

We acknowledge the vital role of play in our education, child protection, mental health and psychosocial support initiatives across Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, and Romania.
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Children learn through play in Uganda

The first ever Day of Play has been held in Uganda, showcasing one of the most transformative forces in a child’s life.
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Global girls call for climate action NOW

Discriminatory social and gender norms mean that girls are more affected by climate change and yet have the fewest resources to cope. But girls are also powerful climate advocates, leaders and…
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Beyond bullets: Sudan’s stolen childhoods

Behind the conflict, hunger is taking the futures of millions of Sudanese children, blogs Deployable Child Protection in Emergency Specialist Hawa Eltigani.
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Between fear and hope – Children of Sudan’s brutal war …

After a recent visit to Chad, Dr Unni Krishnan, Plan International’s Global Humanitarian Director, blogs on the brutal impact of the war in Sudan and it’s catastrophic impact on children.…
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Giving Gaza’s children a last chance

Global Humanitarian Director Dr Unni Krishnan blogs on the imminent famine in Gaza urging donors to push for Palestinian children's last hope.
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Play is essential for children to thrive

Play unlocks a child's full potential and can also advance gender equality, blogs Nicole Rodger, Policy and Advocacy Lead for Early Childhood Development.
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Crisis must not stop Sudanese and Chadian children from realising…

Children have immense potential. Crisis in Sudan must not stop them realising it.
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Haiti’s children are on the edge and need protection now…

Haiti's children face severe risks and require immediate international support, blogs Plan International's Aurelie Surget.
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