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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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A concerted effort is needed to protect young displaced people…

A concerted effort is needed to protect young people displaced by conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, blogs Lindsey Hutchison, Peace and Security Policy Advisor.
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Championing girls’ rights in 2021

A review of the global challenges and the achievements in Plan International’s programming and influencing work in 2021.
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Working with young people to adapt cities for climate resilience…

On World Cities Day we are reminded of the crucial importance of supporting children and young people, especially adolescent girls, where they are – in the cities and slums that are growing…
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No food, no sleep for children in Northern Ethiopia

Addressing the hunger crisis in northern Ethiopia should be a priority, says Dr Unni Krishnan, Global Humanitarian Director at girls’ rights organisation Plan International.
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Haiti Earthquake one month on: responding to the needs of girls…

We must ensure earthquake recovery efforts respond to the needs of girls and young women.
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Why men’s engagement in nurturing care for early childhood…

Working with fathers and male caregivers to promote men’s engagement in childcare and the household is a vital part of Plan International's gender-transformative approach, blogs Nicole Rodger.…
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Haiti earthquake: put children first

A personal reflection from Dr Unni Krishnan, Plan International’s Global Humanitarian Director following the earthquake that hit Haiti.
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Safeguarding children during food crisis response in South Sudan…

Safeguarding children and young people is a vital part of crisis response. Child protection helpdesks at food distribution points can help keep children in Pibor safe, blogs Shreeram KC.
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Activists call for education funding and real partnerships

We demand that young people are meaningfully engaged with decision-makers and intergenerational dialogues on education, blogs Nnenna Onwuka of Transform Education.
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