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UNRWA funding cuts threaten Palestinian lives in Gaza and region…

We are deeply concerned and outraged that some of the largest donors have united to suspend funding for the UNRWA - the main aid provider for millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the region.…
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16 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop…

An Open Call to all UN Member States to stop fuelling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life.
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Statement: Killing in Gaza must stop – child death toll…

For the sake of children everywhere, killing in Gaza must stop now as death toll reaches 10,000.
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Statement: 3 months on, time is running out for children in…

Nowhere is safe and time is running out for children in Gaza.
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Global Refugee Forum: Increased commitments welcome but more…

Plan International welcomes the increased commitment to refugee children at the second Global Refugee Forum, however, more support is needed.
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COP28: Greater ambition needed to secure climate and gender…

Commitments made at COP28 are a step in the right direction but greater ambition is needed to secure climate and gender justice for girls and young people.
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Calls for climate and gender justice as COP28 nears conclusion…

Today marks the final scheduled day of the COP28 summit, where Plan International has been represented by a delegation of staff members and youth advocates from around the world.
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Girls and young women bear the brunt of El Niño rains in Kenya…

Devastating flooding caused by El Niño rains is placing girls and young women in Kenya at heightened risk of gender-based violence.
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UN Security Council must reconvene and pass resolution for ceasefire…

Seven aid agencies condemn the missed opportunity to stop violence by demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza.
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At COP28 girls call for inclusive, early action to get ahead…

The ‘Getting Ahead of Disasters’ Charter, launched at COP28, marks a critical step to ensure communities are better prepared for the climate crisis.
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Statement: Suffering and killing in Gaza must stop now

After a pause in fighting for just one week, a shocking number of civilians including children have been killed in a matter of days.
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Climate change has profound impact on girls’ education…

New research with young people from Nepal, Indonesia and Australia reveals the immense impact the climate crisis is having on girls’ and young women’s education.
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