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Amelia Whitworth, Head of Policy, Campaigns & Youth at Plan International UK, says:

Today (24 March), the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill passed its remaining House of Commons stages.

Some of the world’s biggest aid and development organisations have signed up to a far-reaching set of commitments to create closer partnerships with local and national organisations in a drive to shift more power, decision-making and money to the places worst affected by crisis and poverty.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, several of the UK’s largest international aid charities and networks have joined together to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel.

The announcement marks the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Israel has announced new plans for an intensified offensive in Gaza. This will involve Israeli forces occupying swathes of Gazan territory and the forced displacement of potentially millions of Palestinians. 

The hidden menstrual health crisis: new research reveals multiple crises around the world endangering ability of young people to manage their periods safely.