COVID-19 Pandemic | Plan International

COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 is unravelling decades of progress for girls’ equality. Together, we must stand with girls and stop the setback.

The challenges for young people, particularly girls, range from disruption in education, increased risk of violence and exploitation, reduced access to sexual and reproductive health services and economic impacts for years to come.

Our crisis response focuses on communicating public health information, installing hand-washing facilities and distributing hygiene kits whilst ensuring that the needs and rights of girls and young women are addressed.

We will ensure girls, young women, children and vulnerable groups are protected and supported as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds.

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Latest news and blogs

Blog: We must prioritise education as we build back from COVID-19

We must not let 1 billion children and young people fall behind, blogs Education in Emergencies Specialist, Kevin Nascimento.

News: Calling for fair distribution of vaccines to avoid gender setback

Failing to distribute safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to low and middle-income countries could lead to a profound setback to girls’ and women’s rights.

We are supplying communities with extra handwashing facilities.

FAQs: How will girls and young women be affected by COVID-19?

How will Plan International support girls, young women and vulnerable groups? Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Keeping girls in education through COVID-19

Alama and 1,252 other young student in Mali have received learning packs so they can continue their schooling through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Keeping girls in education through COVID-19
‘Shadow pandemic’ unfolding as girls’ health, rights and freedoms erode

Millions at risk as sexual abuse, unintended pregnancies, child marriages spike under lockdown.

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‘Shadow pandemic’ unfolding as girls’ health, rights and freedoms erode
Feeding more than 56,000 displaced people in Borno state

Following the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria, Plan International has been taking steps to provide critical support to vulnerable displaced communities through distribution food as prices soar in the country.

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Feeding more than 56,000 displaced people in Borno state
Colossal COVID-19 poverty and child protection crisis unfolding in Bangladesh

Plan International is bracing for an immense increase in poverty and gender-based violence in Bangladesh, as one of the world’s most populous countries grapples with mass-unemployment and restriction of movement.

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Colossal COVID-19 poverty and child protection crisis unfolding in Bangladesh
Guide to talking to children about COVID-19

Plan International Australia has launched a guide to help parents and carers navigate difficult conversations with children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Guide to talking to children about COVID-19