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Forced to flee: the lives of girls in crisis

https://plan-uk.org/stories/forced-flee-lives-girls-crisis
Many children’s lives are being turned upside down every day from rising conflict, the climate crisis and hunger. So much so that 1 in every 4 children is now living in a country affected by conflict or disaster.Naturally this is forcing families to flee in search of safety. Among them are Girls lik...
Many children’s lives are being turned upside down every day from rising conflict, the climate crisis and hunger. So much so that 1 in every 4...
03 Jan 2024 - 10 minute read

1 in 5 girls have experienced street harassment during lockdown

https://plan-uk.org/press/1-in-5-girls-have-experienced-street-harassment-during-lockdown
1 in 5 Girls (19%) have experienced street harassment during lockdown reveals a new survey by global children’s charity Plan International UK.
1 in 5 Girls (19%) have experienced street harassment during lockdown reveals a new survey by global children’s charity Plan International UK.

Education and Opportunity

https://plan-uk.org/our-work/education-and-opportunity
Every child has the right to education, to get the best start in life. Click to learn more about the importance of education, opportunity, and skills for life.
Every child has the right to education, to get the best start in life. Click to learn more about the importance of education, opportunity, and skills...

Nearly two million girls in the UK miss school because of their period

https://plan-uk.org/press/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, with 13% of girls missing an entire school day at least once a month, according to a new survey by global children’s charity Plan International UK.
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, with 13% of girls missing an...

Plan International UK organises takeovers for the 11th UN International Day of the Girl today

https://plan-uk.org/press/uk-girls-take-over-20-leading-roles-including-co-organiser-of-glastonbury-and-hillary
Global children’s charity Plan International UK has organised twenty girls to take over positions of power in business, politics and media, for the 11th UN International Day of the girl today. 
Global children’s charity Plan International UK has organised twenty girls to take over positions of power in business, politics and media, for the...

38% of UK girls will avoid watching the Euros final with others 

https://plan-uk.org/press/38-uk-girls-will-avoid-watching-euros-final-others
Survey reveals many girls and young women are choosing to watch Euro 2024 on their own to escape feeling unwelcome in group settings. 
Survey reveals many girls and young women are choosing to watch Euro 2024 on their own to escape feeling unwelcome in group settings. 

Stand with brave girls to stop trafficking in Nepal

https://plan-uk.org/campaign-with-us/stop-trafficking-in-nepal
Every day, girls are being trafficked within Nepal, across the border into India and overseas. They’re being forcibly taken, coerced, targeted by men posing as their boyfriends and lured with the promise of work and a new life.
Every day, girls are being trafficked within Nepal, across the border into India and overseas. They’re being forcibly taken, coerced, targeted by men...

Stand with brave girls against FGM

https://plan-uk.org/our-work/protection-from-violence/female-genital-mutulation
In communities around the world, girls remain at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) – a risk that has increased with the coronavirus crisis. The World Health Organisation defines FGM as the partial or total removal of external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for...
In communities around the world, girls remain at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) – a risk that has increased with the coronavirus crisis. The...