Girls' Rights Wins of 2017
2017 has been an eventful year. Plan International's #GirlsTakeover expert, Philip Gonzalo Taylor, runs through the huge girls' rights victories that have come about as a result of global action for girls, by girls.
#GirlsTakeover: My Day as a Village Chief
Luciana, 17, took over the role of a village chief for a day in Timor-Leste as part of Plan International’s global #GirlsTakeover. We asked her to share her feelings about the experience, and here is what she had to say.
Timor-Leste's proposed family planning policy will deny girls their rights
The Timorese government's proposed family planning policy would only be offered to those who are already married. In a country where the teenage pregnancy rate is 24%, this denial of girls' right to have control over their bodies is alarming, blogs Programme Manager Fatima Soares.
Challenging expectations and transforming relations
An involved and engaged father can make a huge difference to child’s life, from birth right through to adulthood. But equitable parenting can also boost health, relationships and overall happiness for the whole family.
Melanie Swan
#YouthTakeover: Education is our right
#YouthTakeover: Protect all children from violence!
#Youthtakeover: Edukasaun mak ita nia direitu
#Youthtakeover: Proteje labarik sira husi violénsia!
