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Communities in mourning as civilians across Ukraine killed in their homes 
In the early hours of Thursday (24 April 2025), a massive missile and drone attack was launched on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
CEOs of major aid groups in Gaza warn aid system is collapsing
Every single person in Gaza is relying on humanitarian aid to survive. That lifeline has been completely cut off since a blockade on all aid supplies was imposed by Israeli authorities on 2 March.
Humanitarian assistance and access are not tools of warfare
We are profoundly concerned by the recent decision by the Israeli government to suspend all humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Plan joins leading INGOs in urging EU leaders to act following US foreign assistance freeze 
In a new open letter, 99 leading humanitarian organisations urge European leaders to take a stand following the US foreign assistance freeze. 
Now is the time to stand with girls in all their diversity
At a time when girls’ rights are increasingly under threat, we need more investment.
Plan International welcomes ‘landmark moment’ as Colombia’s child marriage ban comes into effect
Plan International celebrates the historic moment as Colombia’s new child marriage law officially comes into effect.