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Plan International condemns human rights violations in Iran

We strongly condemn the grave violations of human rights taking place in Iran and the death-in-custody of Mahsa Amini.
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We must protect girls’ rights in hunger crisis

Recognising that food is a human right is a vital step in supporting girls affected by the global hunger crisis.
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Girls’ rights gains ‘slow, fragile and unequal’…

A girl growing up today is more likely to face human rights violations than 10 years ago, according to new analysis by Plan International.
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Girls and young women silenced in politics

Girls and young women worldwide consistently feel excluded from politics, according to new research by Plan International.
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Plan International and 9 Story Media Group announce first-ever…

Karma Grant from the hit series “Karma’s World” is Plan International’s newest global ambassador
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One person dying of hunger every four seconds

Leaders gathering at UNGA must take decisive action to end the spiralling global hunger crisis.
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Immediate action needed to protect children from the global…

Millions of children at risk of death unless immediate action is taken to fight the global hunger crisis warn 6 child-focused NGOs.
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Young people unprepared for jobs in the “green economy”…

Young people don’t feel prepared to participate in the green economy which is critical to addressing the climate crisis, research has found.
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Education for girls is at risk due to global hunger crisis

Girls are more likely than boys to be taken out of school when families come under strain and hunger can severely impact learning.
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Pregnant women and girls among those most impacted in Haiti’s…

Haiti is facing a hunger crisis and women and girls are paying the price. Economic issues mean they are vulnerable to all kinds of violence.
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Girls cannot talk freely about sex and sex education

Our latest study finds that sex education for many teens is still more about ‘not getting pregnant’ than girls’ rights, health or education.
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Early and forced marriage increase due to food insecurity in…

The hunger crisis in South Sudan is deteriorating rapidly with many people struggling to find food. The lives of children are at risk.
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