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Peer educators helping to end child marriage
Child marriage - 23 June 2023

Peer educators helping to end child marriage

Child marriage - 23 June 2023

Peer educators helping to end child marriage

13-year old Fethia is a grade seven student in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where the rate of child marriage is

World Refugee Day
Emergencies - 19 June 2023

World Refugee Day

Emergencies - 19 June 2023

World Refugee Day

Plan International Australia is currently working to deliver life-saving assistance to children and their families whose lives have been

Causes of Child Marriage
Child marriage - 8 June 2023

Causes of Child Marriage

Child marriage - 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,

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

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

Child marriage - 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

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

Young women leading change in Tanzania
Youth - 17 October 2022

Young women leading change in Tanzania

Youth - 17 October 2022

Young women leading change in Tanzania

Magreth and Petrider both grew up in Tanzania, and both have been supported by Plan International at different times

Neurodiverse women and girls finally being seen, but there is much more work to do
Girls Rights - 14 October 2022

Neurodiverse women and girls finally being seen, but there is much more work to do

Girls Rights - 14 October 2022

Neurodiverse women and girls finally being seen, but there is much more work to do

With International Day of the Girl and Mental Health Day running side-by-side…
The shocking statistic that shows how far we have to go on International Day of the Girl
Girls Rights - 14 October 2022

The shocking statistic that shows how far we have to go on International Day of the Girl

Girls Rights - 14 October 2022

The shocking statistic that shows how far we have to go on International Day of the Girl

This week we are celebrating ten years of the United Nations International…
Gender Equality – 10 years of progress
Gender - 14 October 2022

Gender Equality – 10 years of progress

Gender - 14 October 2022

Gender Equality – 10 years of progress

2022 marked 10 years of International Day of the Girl. Every year on October 11, the world recognises the

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