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

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… The poll found that two thirds (68 per cent) of girls aged 11-18 in the UK think that gender stereotypes are holding women and girls back, with more than half having been told they could … highlights the ways in which stereotypes are weighing girls down and how it’s time to shed these unwanted lessons. …
11 Oct 2021

Six issues girls in the UK feel hold them back

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… with joy and aim high for their future.   Yet globally girls are not experiencing the progress on gender equality … in the UK.   Plan International surveyed nearly 3,000 girls and young women to find out what it’s like growing up in the UK. The findings are part of our State of Girls’ Rights in the UK 2024 report.   Turns out, it’s tough for …
18 Jul 2024 - 5 minute read

What is anti-feminism?

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… Image "I encourage every girl to know their own rights, and to fight for them," says Safa, 26, Sudan, who … gender roles or spreading misinformation about women and girls’ rights. This rise of anti-feminism puts years of … men in power and limiting opportunities for women and girls.   The roots of anti-feminist movements Anti-feminist …

What You Can Do

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… What You Can Do What You Can Do Want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls? Here’s what you can do. Want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls? Here’s what you can do. Image Antora, 16, has been … Want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls but not sure where to start? See what you can do to …

Why adolescent girls in crises must be a priority if we are to unlock education for all

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… of being denied their right to an education. Adolescent girls face unique barriers We already know that growing up as … education during crises disproportionately affects girls and young women. For every 10 refugee boys enrolled in secondary school, only seven refugee girls enrol. Young women living in conflict-affected areas …
17 Apr 2019 - 5 minute read

Economic crisis in Lebanon making period products unaffordable for majority of women and girls

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… on period poverty in Lebanon, and includes women and girls from Palestinian and Syrian communities. It reveals that more than two in five (42%) women and girls in the country have had to reduce the number of period … of Fe-Male, said: “All too often, the needs and rights of women and girls become secondary when a crisis …

Coronavirus, health crises and the impact on girls

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… we know the impact of the pandemic on children, especially girls, will be long-lasting. Our latest policy briefing, Implications of the Covid-19 Crisis on Girls and Young Women , considers the lessons we can learn … what we know to date about the impact of coronavirus on girls and young women.    …
16 Apr 2020 - 5 minute read

All girls deserve an education

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… All girls deserve an education YES, I BELIEVE ALL GIRLS DESERVE AN EDUCATION Regular One-off 1 Current Gift … could provide learner kits, workbooks and stationery for girls starting school.  Your gift of £8 per month could help … All girls deserve the chance to finish school. But the odds are …