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Young Women, Bold Voices

She Leads Delegates Bring Youth Power to the UN

“When My Voice Trembled, But Was Heard”

Reflections on HRC from Batool, a She Leads Youth Advocate

Our Voices Matter: Girls’ Leadership at CSW

Perspectives on inclusion and meaningful participation from youth advocates at CSW69.

Reflections from the Summit of the Future

An interview with Kathleen Sherwin (Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer at Plan International) and Marya, a 24-year-old from Canada who advocates for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities,…

Blog takeover – Lessons on the Summit of the Future

A youth leader from Ghana shares lessons from Ghana ahead of the UN's Summit of the Future

World Humanitarian Day 2024

To mark 2024's World Humanitarian Day, we asked staff at Plan International’s UN Liaison Offices to share why the day is important to them.

Nothing for youth without youth

Youth Advocates share their experience of advocacy in global decision-making spaces at CSW68.

Breaking the cycle of poverty: Youth recommendations for CSW68…

The She Leads UN Youth Advocacy Cohort calls for action on 4 key themes, including access to essential services, sustainable infrastructure, political engagement and the environment.

Our Message to the Security Council : Ceasefire Now to Prevent…

NGOs urge the UN Security Council to swiftly convene and pass a Resolution for an immediate ceasefire following yesterday's meeting on the risk of conflict-induced famine in Gaza.

Empowering education in conflict: reflections and recommendations…

Emilia, our Global Lead on Education in Emergencies speaks on what is needed to better protect children's right to education in conflict.

Leveraging Meaningful Youth Participation into Real Policy Change…

How centering youth advocates in policy development led to advancements at CSW67

10 Years of International Day of the Girl

11 October 2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the International of the Girl. For this special occasion, and in partnership with over 35 organisations, the Plan International UN Team convened…