Across generations – periods through the ages – Burkina Faso

Women of three generations in Burkina Faso – a grandmother, her daughter and teenage granddaughter – share their different experiences of managing menstruation through the years.
Humanitarian workers’ safety must be guaranteed in Gaza

We need safe, unimpeded access for humanitarian workers and vital relief supplies in Gaza.
Gender-based violence and the Ukraine War

Reports suggest that rates of gender-based violence have greatly increased since the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Celebrating the International Day of Education this week

This week, on 24th January, we celebrate the International Day of Education.
Children are dying in Somalia as food crisis worsens

Somalia has been devastated by an extreme drought which has left 6.6 million people facing acute food insecurity amid the driest conditions in 40 years.
Children in Gaza cannot wait any longer for ceasefire

We demand a complete and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, immediately.
Gaza and Israel: A ceasefire is the first step to give children a chance

In Gaza and Israel, an unconditional and urgent ceasefire is the only way to give humanity, and children, a chance.
Meet Activist Oileán from Ireland

“You can’t have climate action without community.” Oilean is a climate activist and Youth Advisory Panel member.
Meet Blessing, an Equality Activist from Sierra Leone

Blessing has just turned 17 years old, and she has already helped pass a new law in her country. She advocates for rights for girls and women.
Meet Activist Fatima from Lebanon

Fatima, 21, from Lebanon is an activist for gender equality. Joining Plan International’s ‘She Leads’ project united Fatima with strong feminists fighting for equal rights.

