Press releases
FGM causes death of 12-year old in Egypt
FGM is a harmful practice that must be eradicated, says Plan International, following the death of a girl in Egypt.
UN resolution on sexual violence in conflict disregards girls' rights
Plan International is outraged by the disregard displayed for the rights of girls and women rape survivors in the resolution on combating sexual violence in conflict that was adopted by the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday.
Plan International and BØRNEfonden to merge
Leading Danish development organisation BØRNEfonden has merged with global child rights and humanitarian organisation Plan International to deliver greater impact for millions of vulnerable children and young people in some of the poorest countries in the world.
Statement on family separation at the U.S-Mexico border
Plan International is urging the U.S. administration to reverse its “zero tolerance” immigration policy and to end the practice of forcibly separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the detention of children taken from their parents.
Nigeria kidnap girls must be released immediately
Plan International calls on the Nigerian government to redouble its efforts to secure the safe release of 100 schoolgirls reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s north-eastern Yobe state.
US Administration must protect rights of LGBTIQ people
Plan International calls on the United States to protect members of the LGBTIQ community from discrimination to ensure the full realisation of their human rights.
Kenyan girls secure historic law for free sanitary pads
Kenya’s decision to give free sanitary pads to schoolgirls is a momentous step for gender equality. Girls supported by Plan International supported have been at the forefront of the campaign for free sanitary provisions.
Famine over but South Sudan still in crisis
A UN-backed food security report released yesterday (21 June) announced that South Sudan is no longer classified as being in famine. However, 6 million people are still suffering from the conditions of the food crisis.
Lake Chad Crisis: Generation of children missing out on education
An entire generation of children is missing out on an education in Boko Haram-affected Nigeria, warns Plan International.
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