Togo a country in West Africa is ranked as one of the poorest countries in the world by the Human Development Index. With a population of 5.1 million people, 70% of them live on...
It has been estimated that there may be as many as 300,000 soldiers under the age of 18 in 33 different wars around the world. Most of the child soldiers experience horrific...
It is estimated that 246 million children are engaged in child labour. Of these, almost three-quarters (171 million) work in hazardous situations or conditions.
Yesterday was the Day of the Girl, celebrating and recognizing girls' rights. It's awesome to have a day that's just for us. But it's also important to have this day because it...
The G(irls)20 Summit Delegate Applications are now open at www.girls20summit.com. Are you or do you know a passionate, forward thinking, solution oriented young woman from a G-...
It is with great excitement that Plan Canada and the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team announce the team’s support for the Because I am a Girl initiative.
Canada’s Women’s...
Plan Canada’s Because I am a Girl team has some wonderful news to share: On December 19, the United Nations formally adopted October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child...
If you've been wanting to plan a Because I am a Girl event at your school then this blog post is just what you've been looking for!Sunderland Public School put together an amazing...