To celebrate #InternationalDayoftheGirl Ciara O’Brien a student from Ireland took over my role as Chief Programmes Officer. A key topic was the urgent action needed to #EndChildMarriage which may impact 150 million girls before 2030 @planglobal.bsky.social @planireland.bsky.social

A ceasefire brings long overdue hope for Gaza’s children but the crisis is far from over.

After 2 years of relentless suffering, children in #Gaza have heard too many broken promises.

Only a permanent ceasefire and access to aid can truly protect them.
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At least 3 children killed in a massive air attack across #Ukraine last night. Once again, civilians bear the brunt of a war that has devastated million lives and destroyed countless schools. Children have the right to grow up safe from missiles. The war has to stop. #NotATarget

At least 500 million girls and women don’t have what they need to manage their period, whether sanitary pads or access to a clean toilet 😲. Lacking access to menstrual health supplies has profound consequences for girls’ wellbeing and physical health
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This is engineering famine. The scheme does not work. Lift the #aid blockade now. #HumanitarianAid #Gaza
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay ✨. We stand with girls & women around the world whose rights are under threat. We advocate for all children, adolescents and youth everywhere, who are so often marginalised and overlooked. Join us and help make the #FutureGirlsWant, a reality 💪🏽@planglobal.bsky.social

Reports from UNICEF about sexual assaults on children in #Sudan are horrific. These important findings cannot be ignored – we are seeing alarming levels of #GenderBasedViolence in this conflict. Children must be protected #EndGBV www.unicef.org/sudan/press-...

We need to challenge the toxic masculinity that drives violence against women. This #IWD2025, we’re saying bye to patriarchal politics and hello to #GenderEquality 👋

Girls are leading and creating change.

When we invest in them, we unlock a future full of endless possibilities for us all.

It’s time to believe in girls’ potential and support their dreams ❤️

#GirlGoals #IWD2025 @unicef.org
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