What 18 years of listening to girls taught us about progress
Mar 13, 2026
“My hopes for tomorrow are to continue my studies, to have diplomas, to have a job and a better future.” — Catherine, age 16
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Ukraine’s lost children find a loving home
Mar 13, 2026
Yuri, 54, and Nadia, 49, with their foster children. | © Plan International / Mirja Vogel In a small, rural village 50km outside the central
STATEMENT: Plan International condemns deadly drone attack on school in Sudan’s White Nile state
Mar 12, 2026
A drone attack hit a school in Shukeiri village on Wednesday, killing 17 people — mostly schoolgirls. Other civilian infrastructure, including a health centre, has
School meals bring children back to the classroom in drought hit Kilifi
Mar 11, 2026
Girls share a meal of rice, lentils and dried vegetables at school in Kilifi County, Kenya. For many, it is the only meal they will
STATEMENT: Escalating military conflict in Iran and the Middle East
Mar 02, 2026
Plan International is deeply alarmed by the escalating military conflict in Iran and the Middle East, which puts children at grave risk. Of particular concern
18-year global study shows girls are staying in school longer, but rising violence and climate pressures threaten progress
Feb 26, 2026
The Real Choices, Real Lives study followed the same group of girls from birth to adulthood across nine countries. Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2026 —
Four years into the war in Ukraine: What do children need now?
Feb 24, 2026
Four years into the war in Ukraine, children continue to face trauma, disrupted education, and displacement across Ukraine and Eastern Europe. As the crisis shifts from emergency response to long-term recovery, sustained investment in mental health, protection, and education is critical to prevent irreversible harm.
School Matters, part 2: When getting to school is not safe or simple
Jan 26, 2026
Children across Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia face daily risks just to get to school. Part 2 of School Matters explores how safety, distance and economic pressure shape who can keep learning.
School Matters, part 1: Why safe education is still out of reach for millions of children
Jan 24, 2026
Children across Bolivia and Peru are traveling farther and facing greater risks just to stay in school. This photo essay explores what access to education looks like when safety, distance and resources are not guaranteed.
Choices that create change: Saying no to FGM
Jan 14, 2026
In Ethiopia’s Afar region, some families are quietly choosing courage over conformity by saying no to FGM. This powerful photo story reveals the voices of parents and girls taking a stand against generations of harm, one decision at a time.
MediaPost: Celebs, Reactions To AI, Changes In Bev Companies: Most-Read Stories
Jan 07, 2026
A MediaPost roundup of 2025’s most-read ad stories connects celebrity campaigns, AI backlash, and Plan International’s International Women’s Day partnership with Paramount and KFC.
5 ways online gender-based violence is hurting girls — and what we actually need to do about it
Dec 01, 2025
Online gender-based violence is rising fast, undermining girls’ safety, confidence and leadership. From sextortion to AI image abuse, digital spaces are exposing girls to harms that policies and platforms haven’t caught up with — and the solutions must center what girls say they need.