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How systemic inequalities are holding back girls’ leadership…

Girls in the Asia-Pacific continue to face gender-related barriers and inequalities that hold them back from realising their full potential.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon must pave the way for a…

We welcome the announcement of the conditional ceasefire in Lebanon, however, it highlights the urgent need for permanent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.
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Statement: Temporary ceasefire in Lebanon

We welcome the announcement but demand a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian assistance must be scaled up.
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COP29 ‘massive missed opportunity’ for climate goals despite…

Commitments made at COP29 fell far short of what is required to meet urgent needs for climate action and represent a setback for progress.
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Climate crisis impacting girls in the Pacific – new research…

The climate crisis is having a profound impact on girls' safety, education, and health in the Pacific, new research finds.
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Bill approved ending child marriage in Colombia

Plan International celebrates approval of landmark bill, raising the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 18 in Colombia.
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Plan International responds to Super Typhoon Man-yi (Pepito)…

Plan International Pilipinas is providing critical assistance to communities impacted by Super Typhoon Man-yi, (Pepito), the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in a month. 
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Climate crisis: greatest intergenerational and gender injustice…

Bold climate action is needed at COP29 to address the disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable and secure a just future for all. 
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Plan International condemns sexual violence against girls in…

We are deeply disturbed by the continued use of sexual violence against women and girls, amidst a conflict that is showing no signs of yielding.
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Girls spend 5 hours per day on unpaid care work – new report …

Nine out of 10 girls spend an average of 5 hours and 15 minutes per day on unpaid care work which has harmful long-term consequences.
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Statement: Israel’s UNRWA ban

Preventing access for humanitarian aid and collective punishment are clear violations of international humanitarian law.
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Open call for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel

Ceasefire now - and an end to impunity amid spiraling humanitarian catastrophe and escalating regional conflict.
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