Woman struggles to provide for family amid food crisis
Fostina from Zambia describes the daily struggle she faces to provide food for her family in the face of drought and unpredictable rainfall.
Read more
Case Studies
Skills to succeed for India’s young women
An innovative training programme is helping thousands of young women from Delhi’s slums to get good jobs, break down preconceptions of what women can do,and become financially independent.…
Read more
Why FGM should be abolished
Activists and survivors speak out against female genital mutilation (FGM).
Read more
Smart schools bridge digital gender divide in Latin America
Girls are challenging the stereotype that technology is ‘for boys’ by learning digital skills in ‘classrooms of the future.’
Read more
5 ways global girls are tackling harassment
Catcalling is not a compliment. It’s not harmless - it’s harassment. Here are some of the creative ways girls across the globe are finding to tackle street harassment.
Read more
5 ways climate change is disrupting girls’ lives
These stories show how the inequalities experienced by marginalised girls and young women are amplified by the impacts of climate change.
Read more
4 demands from girls on their sexual and reproductive rights…
Girls and young women have grown tired of patriarchal control of female sexuality and are demanding a say in discussions on their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Read more
Chaguinha: football coach, girls’ rights ally and LGBTIQ+…
Chaguinha is a football trainer, girl’s rights ally, LGBTIQ+ advocate, and role model to girls across his Brazilian community.
Read more
The changing face of fatherhood in the Middle East
Adnan and Abu are changing the face of fatherhood and smashing gender norms in Lebanon.
Read more
Santina: I want to be prime minister
Last year, Santina, 11, from Timor Leste, took over the position of her prime minister for a day. Now she's determined to inspire girls across her country to become leaders.
Read more
Cash project supports children’s education in Mali
Conflict-affected families in Mali can now afford to send their children to school thanks to a cash for work project.
Read more
Volunteers keep cyclone girls safe from violence
Plan International has trained 127 volunteer activists in Mozambique to identify and report cases of gender-based violence and abuse in temporary shelters as the country fights to recover from…
Read more