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Causes of Child Marriage
Girls Rights - 8 June 2023

Causes of Child Marriage

Girls Rights - 8 June 2023

Causes of Child Marriage

Child marriage is a truly global and complex issue, impacting girls and communities across cultures. There are, however, common

Moving humanity towards a better tomorrow for girls and communities globally.
Girls Rights - 29 May 2023

Moving humanity towards a better tomorrow for girls and communities globally.

Girls Rights - 29 May 2023

Moving humanity towards a better tomorrow for girls and communities globally.

Hunger, economic instability, climate change and conflict are devastating the lives of millions, pushing them further into disadvantage and

A Tough Period
Health - 25 May 2023

A Tough Period

Health - 25 May 2023

A Tough Period

Periods don’t stop when times are tough, or in an emergency. But all too often in crisis situations, girls,

Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan
Emergencies - 16 May 2023

Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

Emergencies - 16 May 2023

Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

Plan International Australia’s Sara Sinada was recently invited to appear on ABC…
Atou’s Story
Child Protection - 11 May 2023

Atou’s Story

Child Protection - 11 May 2023

Atou’s Story

At just 11 years of age, Atou* was introduced to an older man from her village in the Diffa

“I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”
Girls Rights - 19 April 2023

“I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

Girls Rights - 19 April 2023

“I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

At just 14 years old, Salimata narrowly avoided being forced into marriage thanks to an aunt who had been

Building a youth agenda
Youth - 19 April 2023

Building a youth agenda

Youth - 19 April 2023

Building a youth agenda

Climate change, mental health and domestic violence – these are some of the issues most affecting young people in

Somalia: a story of survival
Emergencies - 24 March 2023

Somalia: a story of survival

Emergencies - 24 March 2023

Somalia: a story of survival

The ABC’s acclaimed Foreign Correspondent program, took viewers to Somalia on 23…
Motherhood during drought
Food - 22 March 2023

Motherhood during drought

Food - 22 March 2023

Motherhood during drought

“I go to bed hungry every night because there is nothing to eat,” says 23-year-old Sofia who is eight

Youth Activist alumni: Where are they now?
Youth - 22 March 2023

Youth Activist alumni: Where are they now?

Youth - 22 March 2023

Youth Activist alumni: Where are they now?

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we caught up with a few of our incredible Youth Activist

Improving access to water in Solomon Islands’ schools
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene - 20 March 2023

Improving access to water in Solomon Islands’ schools

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene - 20 March 2023

Improving access to water in Solomon Islands’ schools

March 22 marks World Water Day, with the theme in 2023 being Accelerating Change. The world is currently well

Ukraine: One Year On
Emergencies - 20 February 2023

Ukraine: One Year On

Emergencies - 20 February 2023

Ukraine: One Year On

February 24 marks the one year anniversary of the escalation of conflict in Ukraine. And 12 months on, missiles

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