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Mark your calendars! On Nov 21, the Population Council, CGD & the World Bank launch “Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa.”

Don’t miss insights from thought leaders on transforming Africa’s future ⬇
https://buff.ly/40ORWZ9 #InvestInGirls
Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa Report Launch
Africa is home to 145 million adolescent girls today - a number projected to represent one-third of the world’s adolescent girls by 2050. Investing in the potential of adolescent girls is crucial for…
buff.ly
November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM
planeu.bsky.social
🎉The European Week of Action for Girls #EWAG is here!

From 13–17 Oct in Brussels, we’re calling on the EU to #InvestInGirls and ensure the next MFF delivers real, sustained investment in girls’ rights worldwide.

🔗Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates: www.instagram.com/eugirlsweek/
October 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
planusa.bsky.social
89% of girls in our study say boys can be taught not to be violent. Let’s listen and act.

🔗 Read our latest report: plan-international.org/publications...
#EndGBV #InvestInGirls #GenderEquality
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
popconnect.bsky.social
Eye feast anyone?👀
We’ve just updated the Girl Up Initiative Uganda gallery! Check out all the amazing things the girls have accomplished this year.
See the thread for ways you can continue supporting their incredible journey! 💕
#investingirls
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Girl Up Initiative Uganda - Population Connection
Population Connection partner Girl Up Initiative Uganda empowers girls in Kampala to thrive and become leaders.
populationconnection.org
December 23, 2024 at 4:28 PM
shesthefirst.org
Riya is the first in her family to go to university, & she’s training to become the teacher she once needed. With support from Sahas Foundation & @shesthefirst.org, she’s rewriting the future for girls in her community: shesthefirst.org/15th#riya

#FeministMentorship #InvestInGirls
June 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
mar7515bskysocial.bsky.social
Aaaand just like that, menstrual equity is on the table - one of GrassRoots Foundation’s primary objectives in their mission to #investingirls, empowering them to grow up to be healthy women.

grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
August 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM
planeu.bsky.social
🔍As the #16DaysOfActivism end, we highlight a blog by Liza, #EWAG 2025 participant.

Liza calls for real youth inclusion in policymaking and reminds us that advancing girls’ rights means building safer, fairer societies for all.

🔗Read the full blog here: plan-international.org/eu/blog/2025...
The EU must #InvestInGirls to Achieve Real Inclusion - Plan International EU Liaison Office
Youth advocate Liza challenges the EU to fund meaningful participation so girls can drive lasting, global change.
plan-international.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
planusa.bsky.social
For millions of girls, back to school isn’t guaranteed. But when girls do get the chance to learn, it changes everything — for them, their families and their communities.

📚 Discover 5 ways school transforms girls’ futures: https://bit.ly/46CKSjD

#GirlsEducation #InvestInGirls
Beyond the backpack: 5 ways education changes girls' futures
Beyond the backpack, education gives girls the chance to learn, lead, decide and thrive. See 5 ways it transforms their lives -- and the world around them.
www.planusa.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
shinemycrown.com
Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Invests $500,000 in Chicago’s Next Generation of Girls: Former first lady Michelle Obama is directing $500,000 toward organizations working to expand opportunities for girls in… #MichelleObama #GirlsOpportunityAlliance #EmpowerGirls #Chicago #InvestInGirls
Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Invests $500,000 in Chicago’s Next Generation of Girls
Former first lady Michelle Obama is directing $500,000 toward organizations working to expand opportunities for girls in her hometown of Chicago, with… The post Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Invests $500,000 in Chicago’s Next Generation of Girls appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
miseancara.bsky.social
On #InternationalDayOfTheGirl (Oct.11) we celebrate the power & potential of every girl. For Misean Cara,
education is the foundation of justice & inclusion. Our members work to break barriers so girls can access education, safety & opportunity. #InvestInGirls #IrishAidWorks @miseancara.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
nsfmns.bsky.social
We recognize International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2025
#DayOfTheGirl #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #EmpowerGirls #GirlsCan #InvestInGirls #GirlsRights #GirlsEducation #SheIsTheFuture #SupportHerDreams #October112025 #NSFM
October 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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what yesterday was * - a few minutes ago. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #DayOfTheGirl #EmpowerHer #GirlsAreLeaders #GirlChild #GirlsAreLeadingOnSolutions #GenerationEquality #GirlsRights #empowergirls #EqualityForGirls #InvestInGirls #supportfuturefemaleleaders
October 12, 2025 at 4:23 AM
planusa.bsky.social
18 years. One generation.

What changed for girls?

More are finishing school.
91% experienced violence by age 11.
Girls spend 5+ hours a day on unpaid care.

Progress is possible. But it’s fragile.

Full report:
planusa.org/report/long-term-study-on-girls-18-years-findings

#InvestInGirls
February 26, 2026 at 10:19 PM
planusa.bsky.social
91% of girls in our new study say they've experienced violence — many before age 12. Girls shouldn’t have to walk with fear. It’s time to #EndGBV.

🔗 Full report: plan-international.org/publications...

#InvestInGirls
Real Choices, Real Lives: Research Series - Plan International
We're following the lives of 118 girls from birth until they turn 18 in 2024 to understand the real experiences of girls in a gendered world.
plan-international.org
July 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
planusa.bsky.social
This Menstrual Health Day, we're sharing a story from Guatemala that shows how boys are helping shift the conversation on periods.

Shanna Marzilli, our president & CEO, reflects on the power of education and dignity.

Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i...

#InvestInGirls #MenstrualHealthDay
What I saw in Guatemala — and how it’s reshaping menstrual health for girls
Five years into our partnership with Kimberly-Clark, we’re seeing what real progress looks like for girls. In a classroom in Cobán, Guatemala, a group of teenage boys stood at the front of the room.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
planusa.bsky.social
Progress for girls is progress for the world.

Shanna Marzilli on why investing in girls is not charity — it’s real change.

Read more in @insidephilanthropy.com: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/a-defin...

#InvestInGirls #UntilWeAreAllEqual
A Defining Moment: Will Philanthropy Stand Strong for Girls Around the World?
Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, calls on funders to step up for girls as aid support is frozen by the Trump administration.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
tikoafrica.bsky.social
Tiko is delighted to have hosted our partners #CSW69 in NYC. This renewed the urgency to invest in girls' health and wellbeing by scaling smart, sustainable, innovative financing solutions. When a girl has the freedom to choose, she can go on to thrive & build stronger communities. #investingirls
March 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
tikoafrica.bsky.social
Tiko is at #CSW69 Amidst growing threats to girls' health, education, and autonomy, the need for focused action is more critical than ever. We’ll be exploring how innovative, community-driven solutions can power care for adolescent girls and young women facing the Triple Threat. #InvestInGirls
March 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
unjobs.tv
🎥 UNICEF India posted a video​

🏢 https://unjobs.org/organizations/unicef
UNICEF India | Women's Day | Girls Empowerment | STEM Education
🚀 Skills + Education = Empowerment! 💡 With STEM education and hands-on learning at ATLs, girls in Chhattisgarh are turning ideas into real innovations—like the Anti-Skid safety device! When girls learn, they lead. When they innovate, they inspire. 💙 #IWD2025 #InvestInGirls
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March 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
jas3311.bsky.social
There's still time to register for today’s event. @popcouncil.bsky.social, @cgdev.bsky.social & World Bank will launch “Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa.” Don’t miss insights from thought leaders on transforming Africa’s future!

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Pathway to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa, event image
November 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
planglobal.bsky.social
Adolescence is when gender norms take root. It’s also our best chance to shift them. At 14, 57% of girls believe it’s their job to protect themselves from violence. By 18, it’s 67%. We must act before these harmful beliefs harden. plan-international.org/news/2025/07... #EndGBV #InvestInGirls
'If she doesn't protect herself, nobody else will' - Plan International
New study reveals more than half of teenage girls believe male violence is natural and it is their responsiblity to protect themselves.
plan-international.org
July 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM