Over 1 million South Sudanese refugees now in Uganda
15 September 2017
With over 1 million refugees from South Sudan now in Uganda, Plan International is calling for increased support from the international community to meet children’s needs.
President of Niger commits to ending child marriage
14 September 2017
Plan International welcomes with optimism the bold statement from the President of Niger that child marriage will no longer be tolerated.
Urgent funding needed for flood-affected families in Bangladesh
24 August 2017
Plan International is calling for increased funding from international donors to meet the critical needs of children affected by the flooding in Bangladesh that has killed hundreds and forced millions from their homes.
Historic fourth child marriage ban in Latin America
23 August 2017
Guatemala has joined Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic in enforcing an outright ban on child marriage, a huge step forward for girls’ rights in the region.
Victory for gender equality as India bans 'triple talaq' divorce
23 August 2017
The Supreme Court of India has banned the practice that made it possible for a husband to divorce his wife simply by saying the word “talaq” three times. This is a significant victory for girls’ and women’s rights.
Victory: Child marriage banned in El Salvador
18 August 2017
The decision on 17 August by El Salvador’s parliament to close a loophole in its child marriage law is a victory for girls’ rights.
South Asia floods put thousands of children at risk
18 August 2017
Plan International has launched a multi-country response to flooding in the South Asian countries of India, Bangladesh and Nepal that has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced millions.
Victory for girls' rights as Lebanon abolishes 'rape law'
16 August 2017
Lebanon has today (August 16) made a historic amendment to its penal code by abolishing Article 522 – also known as the “rape law” – which allowed rapists to avoid prosecution if they married their victims.
Support for children affected by monsoon floods in Nepal
15 August 2017
Plan International is responding to the immediate needs of children in Rautahat District, Nepal, following deadly flash floods and landslides.
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