We are deeply alarmed by escalating conflict in Iran & the Middle East. Reports of attacks on schools & the killing of children are devastating. Children must never be targets. We join the UN in calling for an immediate ceasefire & full protection of civilians. plan-international.org/news/2026/03...

📣 Hear from the girls who participated in our #RealChoicesRealLives 18-year-old study. Since 2006, Plan International been following the lives of 142 girls across nine countries - from birth through adolescence to age 18. Read the report - https://bit.ly/4czGwhy #GirlsRights

Meet Dr Keya Khandaker, Research Manager for Plan International’s 18-year-old #RealChoiceRealLives study👋🏻 🔍Find out from Keya the 5 key findings ⤵️ and read the full report https://plan-international.org/publications/real-choices-real-lives-final-report #GirlsRights #GenderEquality

For 18 years, Plan International has been following the lives of 142 girls across nine countries - from birth through adolescence to age 18 for the #RealChoicesRealLives study.👧🏾 Read the report https://plan-international.org/publications/real-choices-real-lives-finalreport/ #GirlsRights

Four years on from the start of the full-scale war in #Ukraine, the country faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis – and girls and young people are most impacted. All attacks against children AND civilians AND schools must stop 🛑. #WarInUkraine

Today is #SocialJusticeDay ✊🏽 Plan International strives for a just world - and where equality for girls leads to progress for all. Our work in over 80 countries supports all girls who are standing strong and creating global change.💙 #WorldSocialJusticeDay #SocialJustice #GenderEquality

The latest UN report on El Fasher reveals once again that girls and women are paying a heavy price amid ongoing conflict in #Sudan. Plan International urges an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian truce to provide assistance where it is needed most. plan-international.org/news/2026/02...

On the first day of #Ramadan, this learning space in central #Gaza offers a glimmer of hope, community and light as 200 children rediscover the joys of learning. 🌙✨ 📚 Read more https://plan-international.org/case-studies/how-education-is-helping-gazas-children-heal/

Love should uplift - never limit. This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate every girl’s right to grow up, dream big, and choose her own path. Share our Valentine's card 📜 and join us in speaking out against child marriage.💙 #EndChildMarriage #GirlsRights

On #RedHandDay, we’re thinking of all children affected by conflict & crisis❤️‍🩹1 in 4 children worldwide lives in a conflict-affected country - conditions that drive child marriage as families & communities break down. Watch Maria’s story made in collaboration with @unhcr.org#RedHandDaybelow. #EndChildMarriage

Today on #WomenInScience Day, we are celebrating women in science who are shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together. Take a stand with @UNESCO to end gender bias that holds girls back from pursuing a career in #STEM! #EveryVoiceInScience #GenderEquality #Science

Did you know❓1 in 4 children globally are living in a country affected by conflict or disaster – and these emergency conditions drive child marriage due to the breakdown of family & community structures. Join us in standing with girls and calling to #EndChildMarriage ✊🏽 #GirlsRights #GenderEquality

Starvation is rising in #Sudan - particularly in North Darfur. Children, women and displaced families are at greatest risk. Together with 21 INGOs, we are calling for safe humanitarian access & increased funding to prevent further catastrophe. Read more: plan-international.org/news/2026/02...

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a violation of girls’ and women’s human rights. It is a form of gender based violence and seriously impacts their physical and mental health, as well as their life opportunities. Together we must #EndFGM and #EndGBV against women and girls EVERYWHERE🌏

In Afar, Ethiopia, female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted and harmful practice. But today, more parents are choosing to let their daughters grow up free & without being subjected to FGM. Find out more https://bit.ly/4qRguLb 💙#EndFGM 📷 Hayat, 14, with her mother Birtukan, 38

Meet Maysa 👇🏾She is helping to end Female genital mutilation (FGM) in her community. The practice has no health benefits and girls face many long and short-term health risks such as severe bleeding, infertility and mental health issues. #EndFGM #EndGenderBasedViolence #EndGVB

Mozambique is facing its worst floods in decades 💧🌧️ More than 655,000 people have been affected and at least 159 lives lost across Southern Africa. The school year is now delayed to late February, leaving thousands of children without access to education. #MozambiqueFloods #EducationMatters

Today, @ec.europa.eu hosts the 6th Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting on #Ukraine. Ahead of the meeting, Sven Coppens (@planglobal.bsky.social) shares a clear message from the ground: “Four years into the war, the priority is preventing irreversible harm”. 🔗 plan-international.org/eu/news/2026...

We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Norte de Santander, Colombia. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of all those who lost their lives and we stand in solidarity with World Vision and the @nrc-global.bsky.social following the loss of their colleagues.

On the ground in #Gaza, families continue to endure harsh winter conditions & critical shortages of food, shelter and essential supplies. Please donate to our Gaza crisis appeal to help Plan reach children & families with the urgent assistance they need. 💙 plan-international.org/get-involved...

“I fled South Sudan when I was seven. Plan’s sponsored school was my first contact with services at the camp.” Nyari, 18. Now she’s an activist and adviser in Plan’s humanitarian programme in Gambella, Ethiopia. Read more: https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

📚 For children affected by crisis, education is more than just learning – it’s a lifeline. Yet, millions are being left behind. On #InternationalEducationDay, let’s #FundEducation and protect children's futures. #MultiplyPossibility ✨ https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

🌎 Education fuels growth, builds resilience, and creates a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. 💫 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child. everywhere. #InternationalEducationDay✨

🎓Today, over 270 million children and youth are out of school. Conflict, climate change, and hunger are disrupting education for millions. We must act now to #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility. 💫 #DayOfEducation https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

🎓 Education fuels growth, builds resilience, and creates a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. 🌎 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child, everywhere. #InternationalEducationDay✨

📚 Education is the most powerful investment we can make in the future of our children, our nations, and our world. 💫 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child. #InternationalEducationDay✨ https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

Children in Kyiv will not attend school until February amid freezing temperatures and continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Sven Coppens from Plan International explains why this is “yet another blow to children who have already lost so much.” plan-international.org/news/2026/01...

📖 Despite the power of education, there is a $97bn annual shortfall in funding, leaving millions of children without access to school. This #EducationDay we must come together and replenish the @GPforEducation 🌎 When we #FundEducation we #MultiplyPossibility by 👇🏾

“Empowering girls, especially in STEM, is one of the most powerful investments we can make for our collective future” says Dr. Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire, new ambassador for the Global Girls Foundation https://plan-international.org/news/2026/01/16/ggf-appoints-dr-phaedria-marie-st-hilaire/

Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Over the last year, we reached 49.2 million children, including 26.1 million girls, in more than 80 countries. See more 👇 https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

In southeast Senegal, the once-prevalent tradition of female genital mutilation is being replaced by a movement of resistance – led by local men who attend Plan’s Fathers’ Schools promoting education, health, and equality. https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-20

“One of the projects that the youth innovators are currently working on is how to save the mangroves. We are planting mangroves to save our community.” Angelica, 21, Philippines. She leads projects empowering young women to create safer communities.

Giving up is not an option, says Nahid Ali, Plan Sudan's Communications Manager. Describing what she heard from girls and women who fled violence in El Fasher, Nahid says we must not forget the #SudanCrisis. https://plan-international.org/blog/2026/01/09/sudan-at-1000-days-of-conflict/

“With the right skills, a person can become self-reliant in any situation.” Balkumari, 23, who is deaf, was supported by Plan’s Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Development programme in Nepal to launch a snack shop with friends. Here’s to more successes for girls next year!

We’d like to say a big thank you to the communities and partners we work with, and to everyone who supports us. We will break down the barriers and discrimination faced by girls. Together, we won’t stop #UntilWeAreAllEqual ❤️ https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

Our results on how we’ve supported girls in 2025 are in! 🎉 For more on what girls across the world have achieved and what they are calling for, click here 👉🏽 https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s continue to advance girls' rights and strive for a fair, equal world 💙

Reminder: Girls’ rights are universal - regardless of where a girl is born or lives, she should be safe, free from abuse, and be able to fully realise her rights. #GenderEquality

Girls face barriers every day - but they're not waiting for change, they're leading it 💪

Happy Holidays from all of us at Plan International ✨ As 2026 approaches, we want to thank our incredible supporters, partners, and youth leaders around the world who have stood with us this year.

As 2026 approaches let's remember that all children have the right to freely speak out and influence the decisions that shape the world around them 📢 #FutureGirlsWant

We are deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation in South Kordofan, #Sudan. Heavy fighting has killed ≥ 26 civilians and wounded many others. Hundreds of thousands of people may be forced to flee if violence continues, with children most at risk. news.un.org/en/story/202...

Plan International is supporting displaced women and girls in crisis in Kassala by providing safe spaces away from Sudan's conflict - offering education, nutrition, and protection while prioritising girls’ safety and resilience. #MigrantsDay

This is the Alangizi in Zambia. These traditional counsellors are redefining their role to say NO to child marriage and the discrimination of girls 🚫 By adapting to tradition, they’re helping build a future where every child can choose their own path. #EndChildMarriage

Our hearts are breaking for the victims of the horrendous attacks in Bondi, for #Australia 's Jewish community, and for all those impacted by these terrible events. It is deeply distressing to see such violence, not least during celebrations for the festival of Hanukkah.

From Chumbivilcas, Peru, Jessica has turned her challenges into a mission to protect and empower others. As volunteer, she helps children learn, supports families, and stands up against violence - ensuring every child grows up with safety, education, and hope. #GirlsLead

Girls' rights = human rights We stand with girls to build a world where equality for girls leads to progress for all. #HumanRightsDay

Plan International demands an immediate end to drone strikes in #Sudan. Schools and kindergartens must be safe spaces, not zones of fear. plan-international.org/news/2025/12... #SafeSchools

In #Aceh, where Plan #Indonesia has been responding for 10 days, entire villages remain engulfed in mud & debris. We call on all donors & the public to continue supporting relief efforts so families can rebuild their lives & livelihoods in the months ahead. plan-international.org/news/2025/12...

For #16DaysofActivism Natsiraishe shares how young activists can use social media to help #EndChildMarriage.