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More than half of girls have experienced sexual harassment on school, college or university grounds

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Charity Plan International UK can today reveal that 58 per cent of girls aged 14-21 in the UK have been publicly sexually harassed in their learning environment.  
Charity Plan International UK can today reveal that 58 per cent of girls aged 14-21 in the UK have been publicly sexually harassed in their learning...

NGOs Ask the UK Government Not to Cut Aid to South Sudan as Threat of Famine Looms

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International and National Non-governmental Organisations working in South Sudan call on the UK Government to reconsider urgently the reported 59% budget cuts to vital international aid. South Sudan is at a pivotal point, based on the recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification of “Famine...
International and National Non-governmental Organisations working in South Sudan call on the UK Government to reconsider urgently the reported 59%...

One in five UK girls teased or bullied because of their period, new survey finds

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Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in silence, according to a new survey by Plan International UK released to coincide with Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019. This follows the UK Government’s...
Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in...

Over One Million Girls In The UK Struggled To Afford Or Access Period Products During The Pandemic

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Friday, 28 May 2021 - More than a third (36%) of girls aged 14-21 in the UK have struggled to afford or access period products during the Coronavirus pandemic - up a fifth on last year, according to a new survey released by international children’s charity Plan International UK.
Friday, 28 May 2021 - More than a third (36%) of girls aged 14-21 in the UK have struggled to afford or access period products during the Coronavirus...

Plan International and AstraZeneca announce UK programme amid urgent need to tackle mental health inequalities among young people

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Global children’s charity Plan International UK and long-term partner AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical organisation, are today launching the Young Health Programme (YHP) in the UK.
Global children’s charity Plan International UK and long-term partner AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical organisation, are today...

Plan International youth activist Maisy becomes McLaren Automotive CEO for the day to mark International Day of the Girl

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A 17-year-old youth activist has become the Chief Executive Officer of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive for the day to celebrate International Day of the Girl and encourage young people, and particularly young women, into science and engineering careers.
A 17-year-old youth activist has become the Chief Executive Officer of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive for the day to celebrate International...

Nearly two million girls in the UK miss school because of their period

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Nearly two million girls (64%) aged 14-21 in the UK have missed a part day or full day of school because of their period, with 13% of girls missing an entire school day at least once a month, according to a new survey by global children’s charity Plan International UK.
Nearly two million girls (64%) aged 14-21 in the UK have missed a part day or full day of school because of their period, with 13% of girls missing an...

Two-thirds of girls have changed their behaviour to avoid public sexual harassment

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Millions of girls are still being forced to change the way they live their lives because of public sexual harassment, according to shocking new survey findings from Plan International UK.
Millions of girls are still being forced to change the way they live their lives because of public sexual harassment, according to shocking new survey...

UK falls short on commitment to girls’ education as Global Education Summit misses target by $1 billion

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Today, the Global Education Summit, co-hosted by the UK, has failed to reach its funding target of ‘at least $5bn’ (£3.67 bn), having fallen short by $1 billion (£716m).
Today, the Global Education Summit, co-hosted by the UK, has failed to reach its funding target of ‘at least $5bn’ (£3.67 bn), having fallen short by...