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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.
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.
Two-thirds of girls have changed their behaviour to avoid public sexual harassment
The Government has fallen short of committing to a new law to protect girls from public sexual harassment.
Vote to retain overseas aid cuts a “catastrophe for world’s most vulnerable children”
Today, UK Parliament voted in favour of the Government’s plans to cut overseas aid to 0.5 per cent of GNI.
McLaren Automotive and Plan International partner to empower and inspire children around the world to fulfil their potential
McLaren Automotive and Plan International announce today their global charity partnership.
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