Tech One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence every day One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence daily or almost daily, with almost 40% being harassed at least once a month.
News & Views Hollywood star Phoebe Tonkin takes up role as Plan International Australia ambassador Australian actor Phoebe Tonkin has been appointed as an ambassador for leading girls’ rights organisation, Plan International Australia.
News & Views Shocking statistics from Plan International confirm long road ahead for gender equality Sobering statistics from Plan International’s Gender Compass reaffirm the 131-year long wait to reach gender equality.
News & Views Young people, especially girls, are always hit hardest in disasters and emergencies- Australia must step up The power of education during crises for girls, cannot be underestimated. Plan International is calling on the Australian gov. to help.
News & Views Investing in girls’ education could see emerging economies boost GDP 10% by 2030 Investing in girls’ education should be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, as it can deliver unparalleled economic returns.
Girls & COVID How three girls internationally are leading on change during COVID-19 Against the odds, there are countless communities of girls and young women who are working tirelessly to create change for the better during the pandemic.
News & Views What it’s like to be a nursing student during a pandemic Laila Yaqoobi is a 19 year old nursing student, who knew her career would involve care after being ill as a child in Pakistan.
News & Views The desperate need to talk climate change on International Women’s Day If you care about gender equality, then you need to care about climate change and consider its impact on women and girls internationally.
News & Views Girls need urgent action on the climate crisis before it’s all too late Future generations and the world’s most vulnerable children are relying on us to act in their best interests, writes Susanne Legena.
News & Views 90% of young women think female politicians are treated unfairly, Plan International survey finds Plan International’s research finds girls become increasingly cynical of sexism in politics as they grow older.
News & Views Why action is the antidote to despair for this generation of girls Each year on October 11, Plan International Australia joins millions around the world to celebrate International Day of the Girl.
News & Views It’s about bloody time: Make pads & tampons free in Australian schools Plan International Australia is calling for free pads and tampons in all Australian schools in an effort to eradicate period stigma.