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International Day of the Girl: 68% of girls feel held back by harmful gender stereotypes

https://plan-uk.org/press/68-percent-of-girls-feel-held-back-by-harmful-gender-stereotypes
Harmful gender stereotypes are still widespread and affecting every aspect of girls’ lives, from the careers they pursue to the sports they play, according to shocking new survey data from international children’s charity Plan International UK.
Harmful gender stereotypes are still widespread and affecting every aspect of girls’ lives, from the careers they pursue to the sports they play...
11 Oct 2021

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

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...
20 Oct 2021