The story of 2022 and girls’ rights
Our global CEO, Stephen Omollo, and Chair Gunvor Kronman, reflect on 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Plan International Ireland strongly disagrees with the official United States Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Taking Down Teenage Taboos: Talking About Sex to Prevent Child Marriage
Huddled in a circle and deep in discussion, teenagers in northern Thailand are talking openly about the myths of sex, the dangers and risks of early pregnancy, marrying too young and how to put a condom on. They are animated, intrigued and keen to debate and learn about the taboos that are so often filtered […]
Meet the Youth Leader Advocating for Sexual and Reproductive Rights
When Fabiana is asked to recall one of the happiest moments of her life, she tells us it was the day she was sworn in as President of her municipality’s youth council. “I felt super important,” she says with her broadest smile. It was September 2021, when she was only 16 years old and in […]
Press Release: Period Stigma Persists
One in three boys think menstruation should be kept secret as new survey shows ‘deep-rooted’ taboos around periods. More than one in three boys (37%) think periods should be kept a secret, according to research by Plan International. In a survey of 4,127 boys and young men from four countries – Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands […]
No Girl Should Miss School Because of Her Period
Many girls around the world are forced to stay at home when they have their period as they do not have access to the resources they need to manage menstruation in safety and dignity. Some girls end up dropping out of school altogether. Plan International is working to ensure that no girl misses out on […]
Sexual misinformation and young people
I had never been taught about consent. This is my story.
From Bully to Ally: The Boy Preventing Period Shaming
13-year-old Cephas is challenging myths & stigma surrounding menstruation.
Guinea’s Girl Leaders Raise Awareness About Menstrual Hygiene
“Menstrual hygiene is a taboo in our country, no one wishes to address it publicly for fear of being criticised or even rejected because of the social constraints in our country,” says Kadiatou, one of the members of the Guinea Girl Leaders Club which is supported by Plan International. Menstrual hygiene concerns the dignity and […]
Girls Caught in the Crossfire: Fear and Violence in Cameroon
“One morning, my mother sent me to buy rice from one of the few shops in the village that were still open. I walked to the store along the narrow paths, which had become empty and lonely. When I entered the store, the shopkeeper dragged me to the back and forced himself on me. This […]
