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PM Risks “more empty promises” unless aid cuts falling on girls and gender equality are reversed

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As the Prime Minister announces a new vision for international development at the UK’s Food Security Summit, Plan International UK is warning of “more empty promises” unless aid cuts falling heavily on girls and gender equality are reversed.
As the Prime Minister announces a new vision for international development at the UK’s Food Security Summit, Plan International UK is warning of “more...

Plan International youth activist Maisy becomes McLaren Automotive CEO for the day to mark International Day of the Girl

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A 17-year-old youth activist has become the Chief Executive Officer of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive for the day to celebrate International Day of the Girl and encourage young people, and particularly young women, into science and engineering careers.
A 17-year-old youth activist has become the Chief Executive Officer of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive for the day to celebrate International...

Over One Million Girls In The UK Struggled To Afford Or Access Period Products During The Pandemic

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Friday, 28 May 2021 - More than a third (36%) of Girls aged 14-21 in the UK have struggled to afford or access period products during the Coronavirus pandemic - up a fifth on last year, according to a new survey released by international children’s charity Plan International UK.
Friday, 28 May 2021 - More than a third (36%) of Girls aged 14-21 in the UK have struggled to afford or access period products during the Coronavirus...

One in five UK girls teased or bullied because of their period, new survey finds

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Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in silence, according to a new survey by Plan International UK released to coincide with Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019. This follows the UK Government’s...
Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in...

Winter appeal

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All girls deserve the chance to finish school. But globally 40% of girls don't. Poverty forces girls’ hands, often into marriage. Conflict puts school out of girls’ reach. Discrimination holds girl back.
All girls deserve the chance to finish school. But globally 40% of girls don't. Poverty forces girls’ hands, often into marriage. Conflict puts school...

Dramatic increase in girls cutting back on essentials to afford period products amidst cost-of-living crisis

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Period poverty in the UK shows no signs of subsiding as girls are forced to make increasingly difficult financial decisions to manage their period, according to new survey data released by international children’s charity Plan International UK ahead of Menstrual Health Day (28 May). 
Period poverty in the UK shows no signs of subsiding as girls are forced to make increasingly difficult financial decisions to manage their period...

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Thanks to people like you, we’ve been changing children’s lives for over 80 years. You're helping provide everything a child should have so they can...