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Forced unions: An urgent challenge for girls in Latin America…

The humanitarian and development organization Plan International stresses that the region must decisively address child marriage and early and forced unions, the latter being the most invisible…

Children in Haiti in danger and out of school because of armed…

Relentless violence in Haiti is robbing children of the chance to attend school and placing them at risk of recruitment by armed groups.

Colombia’s child marriage ban comes into effect

Plan International celebrates as Colombia’s new child marriage law officially comes into effect, raising the legal minimum age for marriage to 18.

Migrant caravans rush toward Mexico’s northern border

Plan International México expresses deep concern about the growing risks faced by displaced people on the move, as the third caravan of the year makes its way from Chiapas to northern Mexico…

Critical protection risks persist for migrant children waiting…

Migrant children face violence, exploitation, and mental health challenges while waiting to cross the Darien Gap, according to a Plan International needs assessment. The lack of basic resources,…

Bill approved ending child marriage in Colombia

Plan International celebrates approval of landmark bill, raising the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 18 in Colombia.

Hunger Catastrophe Devastates Haiti

Plan International warns that 6,000 people in Haiti, including children, face catastrophic hunger and livelihood collapse at IPC Phase 5.

Business leaders from Latin America gather in Mexico to reaffirm…

The Regional Philanthropy Council is Plan International's new strategic commitment to strengthen support and fundraising aimed at empowering the opportunities and rights of girls and adolescents.…

Spike in Violence Feared for Children in Haiti as International…

Humanitarian organizations warn of increasing violence against children in Haiti in the face of the deployment of international forces, calling for urgent measures to protect the country's children…

Haiti violence heightens children’s emotional stress

International support is required to support children’s mental health as violence in Haiti takes an increasingly heavy toll.

Gang violence in Haiti puts girls at risk

Haiti’s gang crisis is placing girls at risk of hunger, gender-based violence and recruitment by armed gangs, according to a new study.

Statement: Navigating the unprecedented migration crisis in…

An urgent call for international protection and humanitarian assistance in the region.