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UN adopts first ever global policy on girls’ and young women’s…

The UN Human Rights Council's landmark resolution on girls' and young women's activism is an important step in ensuring they can participate meaningfully.

Neglected Crisis Advocacy Brief

Ahead of the UN Security Council's Annual Debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), Plan International has produced this brief to shine a light on four crises which for too long have been…

Unlocking solutions for displaced girls and young women

Addressing the needs of displaced girls and young women must be at the heart of the UNSG's Action Agenda for Internal Displacement.

Civil Society Statement on the Protection of Civilians in Urban…

With civilians accounting for up to 87% of the casualties during war, we call on the UN Security Council, Member States, and other entities within the UN system to implement the recommendations…

Participation at CSW66 – Perspectives from Youth Advocates…

We spoke directly to the youth advocates who have been at the forefront of driving advocacy for girls’ rights, gender-transformative education, and meaningful participation of girls, women…

Impact of Climate Change on Pastoralist Girls in Kenya

During CSW66, one youth advocate from a climate-vulnerable community shares the real impacts of the climate crisis on women and girls.

A concerted effort is needed to protect young displaced people…

A concerted effort is needed to protect young people displaced by conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, blogs Lindsey Hutchison, Peace and Security Policy Advisor.

A Return to Business-as-Usual at the UN General Assembly?

For 18 long months, civil society has been frozen out of in-person meetings and events at UN Headquarters. What should have been an opportunity to celebrate a return to in-person advocacy in…

“We Must Not Fail Them” – The Security Council Has…

In the face of the ongoing crisis in Nigeria and the surrounding countries in the Lake Chad Basin, the Security Council must do more to understand and address adolescent girls’ rights in conflict.…

3 Things the UN Can Change Now to Promote Meaningful Youth Participation…

Three things governments and UN agencies in Geneva can do to create those inclusive and safe spaces for young people’s voices to be truly taken into account in human rights processes.

Will It Be Youth Participation or Co-Creation in Generation…

What does participation look like as we continue to engage in the Generation Equality process?

What Does It Mean to Have A CSW Theme That Doesn’t Include…

The conversations over the next two weeks of CSW will have a bearing on the future of feminist movements and leadership. There’s just one problem: the theme doesn’t include girls.