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What would make the European Humanitarian Forum a success?

On the occasion of the European Humanitarian Forum 2023, Dr Unni Krishnan, Plan International Global Humanitarian Director, shares three priorities that can make the Forum a success.

Advocating for young women’s political participation

Plan International Global Young Influencer Inès shares her experience campaigning in Brussels.

Supply chain changing the face of humanitarian aid

Could humanitarian supply chain be a big part of answering some of the sector's tough questions?

Iran protests: world bears witness to young women’s strength…

On the occasion of Human Rights Day, we publish an interview on the country-wide demonstrations in Iran and the crackdown by authorities that continues to this day.

The hunger crisis isn’t gender neutral; our response shouldn’t…

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day 2022, Serap Altinisik, Plan International EU Head of Office, takes a look at the disproportional impact the hunger crisis has on girls, young women…

The global hunger crisis – an intergenerational dialogue

Food is not a privilege. It is a human right, and it is time that it is seen and realised as one.

An extraordinary moment for the world

After returning from Poland where she was deployed for 4 weeks, Anne-Marie McCarthy, Head of Partnership at Plan International EU, shares her thoughts in an informal blog.

What we are about as humanitarian actors is very basic: save…

Interview with Paul O’Brien, Plan International Ireland National Director, following the European Humanitarian Forum.

European Year of Youth: meaningful action or tokenistic gesture?…

The increased attention on youth on behalf of the EU must be applauded. It must also be monitored. There is only one question that matters: is the European Year of Youth a meaningful initiative…

Can we “orange the world” of a humanitarian crisis?…

On the occasion of the 16 days of activism, the world turned orange to raise awareness on sexual gender-based violence (SGBV). Today, Human Rights Day marks its final day. Now what?

Equality cannot wait

A thought piece on gender inequality from Alda Soraya, member of the Youth Sounding Board for the Directorate-General for International Partnership of the European Commission and Girls Leadership…

Time for the EU to be a real ally of Afghan women

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country of 39 million and droughts threaten many livelihoods, with 12 million Afghanis facing emergency levels of food insecurity.