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Read stories that matter in the pursuit of a better, more equal world for children.
Read stories that matter in the pursuit of a better, more equal world for children.
Be inspired by the young people we work with. Discover something you didn’t know. Deepen your knowledge of the challenges facing children.
These stories are for you, the curious and the caring. Brought to you by the brave and those willing to share – be that their experience, expertise or enthusiasm.
When we share stories, we grow a little closer. And that unity is key to ensuing a better world. For children. For girls. For all of us. Read on changemaker.
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Rewriting the terms of girlhood in Sierra Leone
Girls in Sierra Leone are challenging one of the most damaging conditions they're born into: the idea that decisions about their bodies belong to someone else.
Through an adolescent-friendly centre supported by Plan International, they're accessing information, building confidence and making choices on their own terms.
Together with parents, teachers and community leaders, they're rewriting the story for the next generation. But keeping that progress moving will take all of us.
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