Child marriage is moving into the digital age. Ending child marriage requires addressing these new dynamics: where technology intersects with tradition, and where risk is often concealed by the appearance of love. #EndChildMarriage #NoExcuse #16DaysofActivism

Our 2025 State of the World’s Girls report reveals the daily realities of married girls, the harms child marriage causes, and what must change to end it. This #16Days we’re calling for more digital literacy programmes so girls can safely navigate online spaces. #EndChildMarriage

Schoolchildren and teachers have been abducted in #Nigeria, less than a week after another abduction. We cannot afford to normalise the abduction of children who simply want to learn. Schools must be safe spaces, not places of fear. 
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“For girls, for young people, and for communities already living with displacement, hunger, and the loss of education, the lack of funding is not a technical detail—it’s a direct threat to their futures." Read more on our reaction to the outcome of #COP30: plan-international.org/news/2025/11...

"I dream of a society free of violence, where girls can grow up with freedom." 16-year-old Rebeca is speaking out against child marriage in Paraguay. Like so many other young advocates, she is fighting to #EndChildMarriage. https://plan-international.org/end-child-marriage/

“Equality can’t happen in the shadows.” Our latest research reveals 63% of girls resist gender norms in secret. They shouldn’t have to hide their fight for equality. Girls need more support, safe spaces, and adults who listen: https://planinternational.org/publications/girls-everyday-resistance

Young people are building a future where everyone is heard, communities thrive, and justice, equality, and human rights are the foundation of every society. Youth advocates know that progress isn't reaching everyone equally, and are demanding change. #FutureGirlsWant

Plan International condemns the abduction of school girls in Nigeria's Kebbi State. Every girl has a right to safety and education without fear. Read our full statement: https://plan-international.org/news/2025/11/18/abduction-of-schoolgirls-in-nigerias-kebbi-state/

Disturbing reports of the systematic mass killing of civilians, many of them are children and women, continue to come from Sudan. We have been working to provide life-saving assistance, but an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian access are critical. #Sudan #ElFasher

At #COP30, we're calling for world leaders to increase funding that helps girls and their communities adapt and recover from the impacts of #ClimateChange.

Overnight attacks in Ukraine report that 6 people have been killed and more than 30 injured, including two children. More than 3,018 have been killed or injured since 2022. We demand protection for Ukraine's children. #CeasefireNow #ChildrenNotTargets plan-international.org/news/2025/11...

Girls' voices must be centred in climate action. "Remember us girls and children. We will keep on facing higher rates of violence, starvation, dropouts." Ilham, Ethiopia, shares why youth representation matters at #COP30. https://plan-international.org/publications/she-leads-cop30-youth-declaration/

🚨 1 in 3 children have been asked for sexual images by someone they met online (Thorn, 2025) It’s time for global, coordinated investments to drive systemic change. #SafeOnline #SafeDigitalFutures Learn more: safeonline.global/financing-fo...

“The situation remains very difficult, especially for children and families in evacuation centers.” – Jessilou Morigo-Tanguilan, Plan International Philippines Head to @aljazeera.com to hear more on the impacts of Typhoon Fung-wong: www.aljazeera.com/video/quotab...

59% of girls report that climate change has increased their domestic labour and made it more dangerous. Climate policies must address these gender-specific impacts #COP30. https://plan-international.org/publications/a-gathering-storm/

(1/2) In the last three weeks we have been able to send food to feed over 200,000 people in #Gaza and dignity and hygiene kits to over 13,000 people. Hope is growing - but children still need urgent support.

(1/2) Twin typhoons #FungWong and #Kalmaegi have left a trail of destruction across the #Philippines, forcing thousands of children from their homes.

Children, especially girls, are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of the #ClimateCrisis. At #COP30, we're calling on world leaders to ensure that climate policies focus on protecting their rights and addressing their unique needs. #GirlsRights

The #WorldSocialSummit is our chance to turn promises into action! It's time to put young women and girls at the heart of social policies. Their experiences and expertise should shape the decisions that affect their lives. #FutureGirlsWant

Sexuality isn't just about safety – it's also about joy, connection and consent. All young people deserve honest, respectful conversations about their bodies and relationships. #SRHR #PleasureMatters https://plan-international.org/publications/embracing-pleasure/

"Silence is not neutrality. Silence gives a blank cheque for horror." Our CEO, @rghelani.bsky.social shares the horrific sexual violence she heard about from survivors in Sudan, and more about the Sudanese women's organizations leading the response. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202... @aljazeera.com

"We refuse to accept a world where inequality, violence, and discrimination are normalised." Young people are demanding change at the #WorldSocialSummit. #FutureGirlsWant https://plan-international.org/wssd-youth-statement/

"The world feels like it is burning and blooming at the same time." Youth are standing at the crossroads of crisis and change. Read their call for a fairer and safer world. #FutureGirlsWant #WSSD2 https://bit.ly/43g9hKW

"They can take our homes, our dignity, but not our voices. If the world listens, we can begin again." – Zahra, Sudan Plan CEO @rghelani.bsky.social witnessed how sexual violence is used as a weapon of war in #Sudan, where more than 30 million people need aid: t.co/xE3e7ld0GX

(1/2) Plan International welcomes the World Social Summit Declaration's commitments to equality and inclusion. We call for stronger action on women's and girls' rights, including harms and violence that stem from new technologies, and tackling the root causes of inequality. #Doha

We're elevating youth voices at #WorldSocialSummit for a more equitable world. Time for leaders to take action that protects rights and creates opportunities for girls. #FutureGirlsWant #WSSD2

Every girl has the right to make decisions about her own body – free from violence, discrimination or coercion. #ICFP2025 presents an opportunity to advocate for comprehensive sexuality education and accessible services for all. #SRHR

Join our global campaign to #EndChildMarriage and call on decision-makers worldwide to strengthen laws, education, and protection systems for girls. We can create a world where girls’ futures are defined by opportunity, not circumstance. https://plan-international.org/campaigns/end-child-marriage

"Stories from the Future" brings together 15 young women from 11 countries to imagine 2055. For #WorldCitiesDay, we're highlighting girls' vision for the future - stories that show what is possible when we centre girls' voices: https://plan-international.org/publications/stories-from-the-future/

Forced to take on more adult responsibilities during the war, Lisa shares her reflections on growing up in #Ukraine. Girls in conflict zones deserve safety, and the chance to have a childhood.

(1/2) Today, 32 of our aid trucks reached #Gaza, delivering vital supplies to families in need. With the support of our partners, we have provided food for 140,000 people and dignity kits for over 3,000 people.

Distressing reports today that 104 people have been killed in #Gaza - 34 were children. The world had hope, we now hold our breath. All actors must work harder to ensure the ceasefire holds. Children desperately need lasting peace NOW.

Across the globe, girls face predjudices which mean they are more likely to do unpaid care work. For more on challenging these stereotypes and the importance of education, read our report: https://plan-international.org/publications/out-of-time/ #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport

We are deeply alarmed by reports of civilian casualties and forced displacement amid further escalation of fighting in El Fasher. All armed actors need to protect all trapped civilians in the city by ensuring access to humanitarian aid and their safe passage. plan-international.org/news/2025/10...

Everyday, we celebrate girls as drivers of change, not just survivors of crisis. Girls are confronting inequality globally with courage and vision. When girls lead, change follows. https://bit.ly/4nrWBb1 #GirlsLead

"Disasters do not wait for peace agreements." In Sudan's Tarsin region, communities face deadly landslides amid conflict. Angela Muriithi, Plan International's sub-regional director, shares the challenges of delivering aid when crises compound. https://bit.ly/4hnMeU6 #Sudan

We know that access to #education changes lives and transforms communities. Every child and young person has the right to access safe, inclusive, quality education. #educationforall #educationmatters

We are deeply shocked by the destruction of a kindergarten in a drone strike in #Ukraine. All children are safe but one adult caring for them was killed, and several others were hurt. Schools are protected under international law and should never be attacked. plan-international.org/news/2025/10...

As of this morning, 12 of our trucks have crossed the border into #Gaza through the Egyptian humanitarian corridor, reaching children and families with lifesaving food, dignity and hygiene kits.

Girls worldwide are demanding their right to choose if, when, and whom to marry. Add your voice to the movement to #EndChildMarriage. Every girl deserves to learn, lead, decide, and thrive! https://plan-international.org/campaigns/end-child-marriage/

(1/3) 53 trucks with 47,000 lifesaving food parcels from Plan International are leaving for Gaza today thanks to coordination by Egypt’s National Alliance – a lifeline for families who have endured unimaginable hardship.

Rajia grows hope, transforming lives with climate-smart farming in Cox Bazar. Young people lead change, feeding families and futures. Girls aren't waiting for change—they're creating it. #WorldFoodDay

In celebration of #InternationalDayOfTheGirl, Kerly took the wheel with Tatiana Calderón, a Colombian race car driver breaking gender barriers. Together, we are accelerating a powerful message: girls drive their future, not forced marriages. #EndChildMarriage #GirlsLead

Drone strikes in El Fasher, #Sudan have killed dozens of displaced civilians — at least 17 children, one a newborn. 700,000 people are trapped without food or medicine. Shelters must never become battlefields & aid must reach those who need it most. plan-international.org/news/2025/10...

"The future I want to see is a future where the impact of climate change reduces and youth are empowered." Angelica, 21, is fighting rising sea levels in the Philippines with an innovative solution - planting mangroves as natural barriers. #DRRday #ResiliencePays

Plan International CEO @rghelani.bsky.social in @newsweek.com: The persistence of child marriage threatens to reverse decades of progress for girls. This #DayOfTheGirl, join our movement to ensure girls can be children, not wives. #EndChildMarriage www.newsweek.com/how-can-we-e...

Every 3 seconds, a girl is married somewhere in the world. Stand with girls to say #EndChildMarriage. Join the movement and amplify girls' voices demanding their right to choose their own futures. 💍❌. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl https://plan-international.org/campaigns/end-child-marriage/

Child marriage robs girls of their childhood. Nearly 3/4 of married girls we spoke to already have at least one child, and 45% were married to men five or more years older. We're standing with girls to #EndChildMarriage. https://plan-international.org/publications/girls-experiences-child-marriage/

Today’s ceasefire agreement brings a long overdue moment of hope. It must be followed by lasting peace and an urgent scale up of humanitarian assistance, allowing Gaza’s children to live, heal and dream again. plan-international.org/news/2025/10...

"I was married off young. I wasn't allowed to study or progress in life. I was deprived of everything. But I won't let that happen to my daughter." – Juna*, 24, Nepal. Our 2025 State of the World's Girls report is out now: https://plan-international.org/publications/girls-experiences-child-marriage/