Plan International Australia

Plan International condemns the attacks by the Russian military across Ukraine, including on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv which has resulted in over 20 people confirmed dead. The ongoing war in Ukraine is having a catastrophic impact on children’s physical and mental health. Civilians, especially children, must be protected and not targeted. We demand an immediate and unequivocal end to all violations against children in conflict and for International Humanitarian Law to be respected. Donate now to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance for children in Ukraine through our Children in Crisis Fund: https://lnkd.in/gRC_uPHG Read our full media statement: https://lnkd.in/gYRf7Kq9 Susanne Legena

It's all happening this Wednesday! The next LCOY will be in Naarm/Melbourne and it's the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about climate advocacy and sharing your perspectives of climate change. The event will cover everything from what is COP and how it all connects to climate justice in Australia to specific policy and climate topics. Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g7pyc6dv We can't wait to see you all there! This event is supported by Plan International Australia, Australian Youth For International Climate Engagement Incorporated (AYFICE) and UNICEF Australia. Susanne Legena

Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC week! The theme for this year is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’, honouring and celebrating the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations cultures. We encourage everyone to get involved and see what's happening around you. Check here for resources and local events: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek Susanne Legena

With #PlansSharePlate you can provide vital support to girls and communities facing food insecurity all while learning new recipes, sharing stories and appreciating cultures. Subscribe today: https://lnkd.in/gBeSfsVk Susanne Legena

The Youth Impact Academy is here! Listen in to what some of our young changemakers, Yasmin Poole, Ashleigh Streeter-Jones and Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis, have to say about it. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how you can build your leadership skills, drive gender equality, and improve your advocacy, now is your chance. Training starts soon. Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/g7iNUQfx Susanne Legena #YouthImpactAcademy #YouthLeadership

Today, we launch Plan Australia’s Youth Impact Academy! For the first time, we are opening our highly sought-after youth leadership training to all young people aged 15-26 years old.    Through free tailored training courses, you’ll learn how to build your profile as a changemaker and leader, learn directly from renowned activists and leaders, connect with other like-minded young people to tackle gender inequality and so much more!     This is your chance to learn how to drive meaningful change for gender equality. Don’t miss out.     Training starts soon. Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/g7iNUQfx Susanne Legena

There's still time to help get food to children like Dido's, who are living through Ethiopia's worst drought in 40 years. Donate and help mothers like Dido keep their children alive. https://lnkd.in/gqNPQnxg Susanne Legena

The most urgent need for children in Ethiopia right now is to make sure they have enough nutritious food to survive. Help us deliver immediate food assistance, cash vouchers and food rations for children and their families. Donate before June 30: https://lnkd.in/gqNPQnxg Susanne Legena

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has found that 25.6 million people across #Sudan will likely experience high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between June and September 2024.    We must not forget that this is also a child protection crisis. When food is scarce and families are forced to flee their homes, children, especially girls, are often at greater risk of gender-based violence and being taken out of school. To save as many lives as possible, all forms of humanitarian support must be scaled up, now. And most crucially, NGOs need unimpeded humanitarian access to all communities, across all of Sudan, so that we can reach children and their families. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gsz5ZGq8  Donate: https://lnkd.in/g2juxU3S Susanne Legena

Plan International Australia is disappointed by news that Labor and Liberal parties rejected the Duty of Care Bill last night. The Bill aimed to legislate a duty of care that would protect young people and their futures from the harms of climate change in Australia. It would require the government to consider the welfare of future generations when making decisions that would result in increased greenhouse gas emissions. Girls and young people are and will continue to be disproportionately affected by the climate crisis if action is not taken by the Australian government. The voices of young Australian’s need to be heard, and the Australian government must be held accountable. Plan International Australia will continue to support the Duty of Care campaign and a future where all young Australian's are protected from the effects of climate change. Susanne Legena