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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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How we got child marriage banned in Dominican Republic

We knew that girls were dropping out of school and becoming pregnant far too young but society didn't see child marriage as an issue. Here's how Plan International made it everyone's problem…
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Inclusive quality education: key to climate and gender justice…

Inclusive gender-responsive education is fundamental for progress towards climate and gender justice. 
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How youth groups can claim power digitally during COVID-19

COVID-19 has smashed the status quo: young people must now raise their voices in digital decision-making spaces.
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COVID-19: How cash transfers can save lives and livelihoods

Protecting livelihoods can save lives during COVID-19 response, blogs Cash Based Programme in Emergencies Specialist Syed Mohammed Aftab Alam.
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We must protect girls and women from the lasting economic impacts…

We rely on women during crises. Their commitment must be seen and rewarded, blogs Maria McLaughlin, Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor for Economic Empowerment.
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Time for change: COVID-19, connectivity and equality

As societies go into lockdown, girls and women are more vulnerable than ever to damaging exclusion. Connectivity is a right and a vital lifeline for millions. 
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Violence against girls and women risks being COVID-19’s invisible…

Evidence from COVID-19 affected countries and research into girls in other recent crises suggests an impending invisible catastrophe. 
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Pushing for equality for girls in the age of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, Plan International CEO Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen reflects on the effects on girls across the globe, and what must be done to mitigate them. 
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