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Our expert media team can help around the clock with comments, interviews, information, case studies and photos.
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You can also email us at ukmedia@plan-uk.org.
A nation of letter-writers: One third of us are still in touch with our pen pal
One-third (33%) of Brits who have had a pen pal are still in touch with them years later.
Plan International UK appoints new Directors of International Programmes and Finance
Tsungai Mahumucha and John Lockett have been appointed as new directors.
Budget fails world's women and girls as overseas aid cuts hit hard
The Chancellor announced his 2021/22 Budget, which included forecasts to return to the 0.7 aid commitment.
Nearly two million girls in the UK miss school because of their period
Nearly two million girls (64%) aged 14-21 in the UK have missed a part day or full day of school because of their period.
Plan International youth activist Maisy becomes McLaren Automotive CEO for the day
Youth activist Maisy becomes McLaren Automotive CEO for the day to mark International Day of the Girl.
International Day of the Girl: 68% of UK girls feel held back by harmful gender stereotypes
Two thirds (68 per cent) of girls aged 11-18 in the UK think that gender stereotypes are holding women and girls back.
UK falls short on commitment to girls’ education as Global Education Summit misses target by $1 billion
The Global Education Summit, co-hosted by the UK, has failed to reach its funding target of ‘at least $5bn’ (£3.67 bn).
Economic crisis in Lebanon making period products unaffordable for majority of women and girls
Lebanon's economic crisis means three quarters (76%) of women and girls are struggling to afford menstrual products.
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