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A new survey by Plan International UK has found that one in 10 (10 per cent) of girls have been unable to afford sanitary products.

Nearly half (48 per cent) of girls aged 14-21 in the UK are embarrassed by their periods, a new survey has found. The findings, based on a survey commissioned by girls’ rights charity Plan International UK, expose the impact stigmas, shame and silence around periods is having on the lives of teenage girls in the UK.

Child rights and humanitarian organisation Plan International is launching a humanitarian response in Bangladesh to support the Rohingya people fleeing violence in Myanmar.

Lucy Russell, UK Girls' Rights Campaign Manager at Plan International UK responds to the findings in the latest Girlguiding survey,

Plan International has emergency response specialists on the ground and is ready to respond immediately to the looming threat of Hurricane Irma in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Plan International is ready to respond to the impact of Hurricane Irma in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Nearly half (48%) of girls aged 11-18 in the UK have experienced some form of harassment or abuse on social media, a new survey has found, while nearly three quarters (73%) have taken specific actions to avoid being criticised online.

Plan International UK CEO Tanya Barron responds to the news of increased funding from DFID for family planning services.