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May 07, 2026
Period stigma holds girls back. But together, we can change the narrative — and ensure every girl can manage her period with dignity and pride.
Sexual & reproductive health & rights
“I learned I could say no.” How education changed Fernanda’s future
May 01, 2026
Fernanda, 17, from Lima, Peru, is working toward her dream of becoming a doctor. Through workshops, she gained the knowledge and confidence to make decisions
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
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 —
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.
How your Gifts of Hope plant seeds of possibility
Dec 09, 2025
What if your holiday gifts could keep making a difference all year long? When you honor a loved one with a Gift of Hope, that’s
Mission Box: Tackling Barriers to Girls’ Education After International Day of The Girl
Oct 25, 2025
In the wake of International Day of the Girl, a new article highlights the enduring impact of child marriage and economic pressure on girls’ education — drawing on data from Plan International’s State of the World’s Girls report to show how early marriage cuts girls off from learning, work and opportunity.
What happens when school ends at 13? New data on child marriage’s toll on girls’ education
Oct 21, 2025
Every three seconds, a girl is married, cutting her education short. New data from Plan International reveals how this crisis unfolds and how to fight it. #EndChildMarriage
Kimberly-Clark Launches Enhanced Global Partnerships to Advance Essential Care for 24 Million Women and Girls
Oct 09, 2025
Plan International and the Kimberly-Clark Foundation are expanding their partnership to create period-friendly schools and communities across Brazil, China, Peru and the United States — ensuring girls have the supplies, spaces and education they need to manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
Hope under siege: Delivering aid to children in Gaza
Aug 29, 2025
For nearly two years, Gaza’s children have lived through bombings, hunger and fear. Plan is working with partners to deliver aid, education and hope.
The ripple effect: Menstrual health, girls’ empowerment and a brighter future
May 19, 2025
When girls have access to menstrual health education and supplies, the impact goes far beyond hygiene. It opens doors to confidence, school attendance and long-term empowerment. This blog explores how breaking period stigma creates ripple effects that transform lives and communities.