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Why supporting mothers to breastfeed matters

Plan International is committed to the ongoing promotion of breastfeeding in our early childhood development, parenting and maternal and child health programming around the world, in all contexts.…
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Our new global strategy stands with girls and young women

Plan International’s strategic ambition to 2027 is to see All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change, writes Plan International CEO Stephen Omollo. Our strategy puts youth at the centre…
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US Supreme Court decision harms girls’ and women’s…

Every girl and woman has the right to freely make decisions about her body and her life, writes Plan International CEO Stephen Omollo, in response to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
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Urban violence: Quit blaming the victims

We must start working with - not against - young people, blogs Morten Lynge.
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Every refugee, every person, every girl counts

With the right support, and partnership with refugee and youth-led groups, refugee girls can thrive.
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The hidden scars of Ukraine’s conflict

It’s critical that children’s emotional and mental health isn’t overlooked, blogs Anna MacSwan, Global Media Manager.
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Developing our 2022 research agenda together with young people…

Consulting with youth to ensure our 2022 research and evaluations agenda serves the children and young people we work with and for.
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Why we must prioritise education as we build back from COVID-19…

We must not let girls and young women fall behind as we build back from COVID-19.
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Thoughts on decolonising the aid sector – part 2

It is important that organisations are honest and transparent about the structure and history of the international aid sector and the inherent cycles of privilege and power, continues Mariama…
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Thoughts on decolonising the aid sector – part 1

To truly decolonise the aid sector, organisations must be honest and transparent about the history and structure of international aid, and the inherent cycles of privilege and power.
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Ukraine: Prioritise children and push for peace

We must prioritise the needs of children and give peace a chance, blogs Plan International's Global Humanitarian Director, Dr Unni Krishnan.
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5 reasons all children’s organisations should promote…

Children's organisations working in humanitarian settings often overlook how gender biases affect childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Here are the top five reasons why all children's…
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