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Girls' experiences of living through child marriage - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 1d

"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/

Hear the voices of 251 girls and young women from 15 countries as they share their personal stories of child marriage and its lasting impact.

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 1d

“I found out that I was going to be married. When I was told, I didn’t feel very well. - Kanada, 24, Cambodia. Kanada was married as a child. After opening her own garage, she changed her path. Watch her story. #EndChildMarriage #IDG2025

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 2d

Child marriage puts girls at risk of violence, limits their independence and their ability to make choices about their lives. We're standing with girls as they call on decision-makers to take immediate action to #EndChildMarriage
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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 2d

We need unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza. All States must stop arms transfers that could violate International Humanitarian Law. For the sake of all children, this devastating violence must end. #CeasefireNOW

From child brides to business owners - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 2d

Today marks 2 years since the escalation of conflict in the occupied Palestinian territories & Israel. No child should witness such death & destruction. Plan International calls for an immediate, sustained ceasefire & release of all hostages and detainees.

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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 3d

3 women – 3 incredible stories of determination. The one thing they all have in common? They were all married before the age of 18. Read their stories of transformation – from brides to business owners. https://plan-international.org/case-studies/child-brides-to-business-owners/ #EndChildMarriage

In Cambodia, young women who experienced child marriage are reclaiming their futures by setting up their own businesses.

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 6d

Youth advocates worldwide are using their voices to #EndChildMarriage! Hear their powerful responses to this year's State of the World's Girls report, demanding rights, education and freedom for 12M girls at risk annually. https://plan-international.org/publications/girls-experiences-child-marriage/

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 6d

This October brings a rare chance: a confirmed humanitarian convoy to deliver food to #Gaza's families. Plan & our partners are sending life-saving parcels—but the need far outstrips our current funding. We are working hard to reach more children before this opportunity closes.

CNN Exclusive: New report reveals many child brides are choosing divorce. Teen girls share stories of marriage, separation, and rebuilding again | CNN

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 6d

12 million girls are married before their 18th birthday each year. Shared exclusively with @cnn.com, our latest report provides a window into the everyday lives of these girls worldwide – some as young as 12 years old. Read their stories: www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/w...

Around the world, girls continue to get married as young as age 12, often to men much older than them, in hope of a better future. A new report, shared exclusively with CNN, provides rare insight into...

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Haiti’s new security deployment must take into account child protection - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 7d

(2/2) Hear more from the girls and young women shifting the narrative in their own communities and working to #EndChildMarriage, in our latest report, “Let me be a child, not a wife:” plan-international.org/publications...

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 7d

(1/2) Child marriage stops girls from pursuing their dreams. We're standing with girls as they call on decision-makers to👇🏾.

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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 7d

Haiti’s new security force must prioritise child protection amid escalating violence. “The violence is robbing children of their safety, education & future,” says our Country Director Prospery Raymond. https://bit.ly/3KvMDHJ

The protection of the children should be at the heart of the response, as the United Nations Security Council authorised the deployment of a Gang Suppression Force.

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250 girls share child marriage experiences in new report - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 8d

For our latest report, we spoke to hundreds of girls who married as children across 15 countries. Not a single girl interviewed said they would want their child to marry before 18: https://plan-international.org/news/2025/09/30/250-girls-child-marriage-experiences-report/ #EndChildMarriage

New research from Plan International reveals how child marriage places girls at risk of violence and robs them of life opportunities.

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 9d

Every child deserves nurturing care in their earliest years. Yet millions of young children, especially girls, lack the care they need to thrive. We support parents with tools to give their children the best start in life: https://plan-international.org/early-childhood/ #EarlyChildhood

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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 11d

In the chaos of disasters, girls and women face greater risks of violence. In #Myanmar, we’re providing hygiene kits, safe delivery supplies and protection services — so they can stay safe & healthy, as they rebuild their lives six months after the earthquake. #GirlsInCrisis

Bolivia bans child marriage in a historic victory for girls - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 13d

Historic victory for girls in 🇧🇴 Bolivia has reformed its law to end legal exceptions that allowed child marriage under 18. This change protects girls’ health, rights, and futures. https://plan-international.org/news/2025/09/26/bolivia-bans-child-marriage-historic-victory-girls/ #EndChildMarriage

New law (no. 1639), enacted by the President of the Republic of Bolivia, bans child marriage and early unions without exceptions.

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 13d

Investing in girls = investing in the future. World leaders at UNGA must commit to delivering bold action 💪🏽 to uphold girls’ rights. #UNGA80 #GirlsRights

Heartbroken by killing of Juzoor colleague in Gaza - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 14d

(2/2) Our thoughts are with her colleagues and surviving family, and we stand in solidarity with them. Humanitarian workers are protected under International Humanitarian Law and must never be a target in any conflict. plan-international.org/news/2025/09...

Tasneem Shublaq, a psychologist working for our partner organisation Juzoor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on 20th September 2025.

Heartbroken by killing of Juzoor colleague in Gaza - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 14d

(1/2) We are heartbroken to confirm that Tasneem Shublaq, a psychologist working for our partner organisation Juzoor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.

Tasneem Shublaq, a psychologist working for our partner organisation Juzoor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on 20th September 2025.

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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 15d

When 750M children lack quality education, we all pay the price. The Global Partnership for Education allows us to support real educational change through local networks globally. When children learn, communities thrive. Learn more: globalpartnership.org/cfi-2030 #MultiplyPossibility #FundEducation

Rising risks to children in Sudan after mosque attack - Plan International

Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 16d

🛑 Girls’ rights are under threat. If the rollback on rights continues, global gender equality could be worse in 2030 than when the Sustainable Development Goals were first established. Here are 5 girls’ rights currently under threat in 2025. #UNGA80

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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 17d

"The limits of human suffering are being tested in Sudan." - Mohamed Kamal, Plan Sudan. The recent El Fasher mosque attack underscores the urgent need for an end to violence to allow for critical aid delivery to prevent starvation and death. #SudanCrisis plan-international.org/news/2025/09...

Plan International Sudan warns recent upsurge in fighting could deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation as civilian casualties rise.