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For children and equality for girls.
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All girls deserve the chance to learn. But globally 40% of girls don’t finish school. Poverty forces girls into marriage. War puts school out of girls’ reach. Discrimination holds girls back. Girls deserve better. Find out how you can make a difference:
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We are thrilled to announce that we are actually getting a #PeriodEmoji!. It is through your support that we can now celebrate that the @unicode have announced that we will get our first ever #PeriodEmoji in March 2019 🎊. Find out more here ▶
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Thanks to @ChelseaFC, we've transformed children's lives - raising vital funds to help children into football and out of poverty and helping to breakdown gender stereotypes. Good luck for the start of the new season tomorrow from everyone @planuk! #CFC #ChelseaFC #PremierLeague
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Happy anniversary to us! Five fantastic years in partnership with @ChelseaFC and counting – together we’ll make change for children again this season. ⚽️💪.
Our partnership with global children’s charity @PlanUK is 5️⃣ years young today! Since 2015, we’ve been helping to transform the lives of children across the world through the power of football. ⚽️💙. Find out more:
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Congratulations #ChelseaChampions on an amazing season! Together in success & transforming children’s lives #CFC #PlanCFC @ChelseaFC
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Thank you! :) MT @BarsAndMelody: We sponsor 14 children & want to thank @PlanUK for giving us the opportunity to help http://t.co/swlijJL4Zo.
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Come on #ChelseaFC, bring home the🏆 Good luck today from all of us @planuk! #CFC #CommunityShield #PlanCFC
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Pull the thread. 🧵 Rip the seams. ✂️ Unpick the pattern. 💥. This #DayOfTheGirl we’re fighting the gender stereotypes that weigh girls down. Stand with girls as they cast aside these 'lessons'. Are you with us? Share this now. #PullTheThread
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A special #IWD2018 message from some @ChelseaFC #blues celebrating the #bravegirls & women breaking down barriers & advancing #genderequality globally Thank you @_OlivierGiroud_ @willy_caballero @CesarAzpi @AlvaroMorata #PressforProgress #CFC #ChelseaFC
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Our champions of change in action!⚽️. Today’s Champions of Change tournament at @ChelseaFC’s #StamfordBridge raises money so we can transform the lives of children across the world. Find out more about our partnership with @ChelseaFC▶️
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Our amazing partners @ChelseaFC are auctioning match-issued, signed shirts to raise funds for our Coronavirus response in India. With shirts from @kaihavertz29, @BenChilwell, @cpulisic_10 & the rest of the squad available, bid now to show your support!. 👉
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Today is #InternationalWomensDay & we're highlighting the achievements of women around the world. But whilst we celebrate, we need to recognise we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equality #EachforEqual. Join us as we stand for equal rights ➡️
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Great to see @ChelseaFC 's @willianborges88 @_OlivierGiroud_celebrating #IWD2018 with us and shining a light on these girls & women we work with around the world, who are breaking down #genderstereotypes > #CFC
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Great to see our logo on the front of the #CHENEW match programme. This weekend we're celebrating 3 more years of our partnership with @ChelseaFC, transforming children's lives all around the world through football! #PlanCFC #CFC ⚽️
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Huge thank you to @ChelseaFC and their supporters👏💙.
Chelsea supporters have helped raise an incredible £600k for @RefugeCharity, @NHSCharities and @PlanUK! 👏💙.
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Ahead of the champions @ChelseaFC's new season, take a look at our #PlanCFC partnership highlights! #CFC #ChelseaFC.
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"After I was cut, my life changed" Beatrice, cut at 13. What she's doing to help others& #endFGM #FGM #ZeroTolerance
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Thank you to #Chelsealegend #ToreAndreFlo for supporting our 2017 #ChampionsofChange Cup & @ChelseaFC for hosting our #PlanCFC event! #CFC
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Great game #Blues! We're at #StamfordBridge & as you can see we're behind you - literally - all the way! @willianborges88 #CFC #PlanCFC #CL
Full-time: Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona. @willianborges88's excellent goal is cancelled out by Messi's low drive. All square at the Bridge. #CHEBAR
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Football isn’t just a game. In Brazil, our Women’s Football Initiative is giving girls like Sanmya the chance to learn about their rights. Good luck to @chelseaFC and @chelseaFCW today, who sponsor girls just like Sanmya ⚽💙 . Find out about sponsorship
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We're thrilled to be working with our fantastic partner @ChelseaFC for a further three seasons, using the power of football to transform children's lives globally! #PlanCFC
We are delighted to announce the extension of our partnership with @PlanUK for a further three seasons!
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Happy International #WomensDay. We celebrate women+girls around the🌍as they're campaigning to end child marriage, fighting FGM+inequality, smashing taboos, striving to achieve their goals+rebuilding lives after crisis💪. Support brave girls this #IWD2019▶
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Great news @ChelseaFC will be playing #UCL football again next season – in their Plan International shirts!. Shirts signed by @marcosalonso03, @_OlivierGiroud_, @CesarAzpi & the squad are being auctioned to support children in India. 👉
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Following the #IndonesiaEarthquake our teams are working tirelessly to prioritising food, water and shelter, particularly for children who have been separated from their families. Please support our appeal and donate today >
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Meet Gemma, she heads up our communications team and before the pandemic travelled with @ChelseaFC to the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan. She tells us how in crowded refugee camps like Azraq, the impact of #coronavirus could be devastating: #covid19
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Girls aren’t weak, they're braver than you know💪. Ahead of International #WomensDay our global charity partner @CFCFoundation is hosting a girls’ only tournament⚽. A big ‘thank you’ to @ChelseaFC for their support & standing with brave girls everywhere▶
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18 year-old Clara took over @glastonbury from @emilyeavis to celebrate #DayOfTheGirl! . From sanitation meetings to reviewing the festival site, this is what Clara got up to 👇
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Thanks for all of your thoughtful comments and discussion. If you'd like to find out more about the research we used to inform this campaign, you can read our report on street harassment in the UK here ➡️
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Thank you @ChelseaFC, @ChelseaFCW & @CFCFoundation for the birthday wishes!. Our partnership helps us give every child, every chance🙌. Find out more here▶
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Thank you @ChelseaFC and @chapmans17 for being our Global Charity Partner & joining us on this trip to Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan. We're not the only ones appreciating your support👇. Find out more on our partnership▶️ @ChelseaFCW @CFCFoundation
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A big ‘thank you’ to HRH the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their support this August from all of us @PlanUK . Our youth advocates Joyce, Rehema, Georgina & Stephanie from Kenya #ForceForChange
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62m girls globally don’t go to school – violence is one reason why. RT if you agree w/t #Malala. #LearnWithoutFear
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The BIGGEST ‘thank you’ to HRH the Duchess & Duke of Sussex for following us on @instagram & shining a light on the organisations & people who are Forces for Change💙. In celebration we'll spotlight some of our most inspiring activists over the next few weeks🙌. #ForceForChange.
The 15 accounts Meghan Markle and Prince Harry follow on Instagram
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📣 Champions League! 🏆 . @ChelseaFC play @AfcAjax at #StamfordBridge, kicking off at 8pm. 🤞 Hoping for a repeat of the away leg!. We’re proud to partner with #ChelseaFC & @ChelseaFCW. Together we're making change for children ➡️ #PlanCFC
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Look at these training kits🙌. Thanks to the support from our global charity partner @ChelseaFC we're able to transforms the lives of children around the world🌍. Our partnership with @CFCFoundation helps us give every child, every chance▶
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Today is #DayOfTheGirl and we're ready to celebrate the incredible potential of girls!. #TogetherWithGirls we can make sure days like today are more than just a day in the calender. We can make it a moment for change. Are you ready?. Share this post and stand #TogetherWithGirls
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Fantastic to be celebrating Intl #WomensDay with the inspiring & amazing @ChelseaFCW 🙌 . "Our partnership with @ChelseaFC gives us the opportunity to showcase the importance of gender equality, as we strive for girls and women to be treated as equals." - @TanyaBarronPlan
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Today #upskirting was made illegal, this is a huge step forward and we welcome this change in law. Our research shows 1 in 10 girls in the UK have experienced upskirting, but more than 1/2 aren't telling anyone. More needs to be done to support those coming forward #ISayItsNotOK
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We are appalled by the tragic events off the Greek coast last week, with hundreds losing their lives trying to reach safety. No one should be forced to make dangerous journeys to seek asylum – this #RefugeeWeek we will continue to call for safe routes for those fleeing danger.
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We’re at #StamfordBridge today with @chapmans17 & @EniAlu for a special school session for girls on empowerment & #girlsrights! #PlanCFC
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Good luck @ChelseaFC on the start of your season, from all of us here @planuk & some special young supporters! #CFC #PlanCFC #ChelseaFC
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We're so excited to kick-off a new season with @ChelseaFC! Here's a special msg from #SyrianRefugee children #CFC
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We have noticed people sharing their experiences of public harassment with us on this thread. We wanted to highlight some ways you can report it. 1/3.
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We're delighted that in Dec. @ChelseaFC committed to work with us for another 3 years🙌. Our partnership transforms children’s lives around the world🌏. With their appeal we're raising funds&awareness globally. Find out more about our partnership▶️
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Best of luck 🍀 to @ChelseaFCW for today’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion WFC at the People’s Pension Stadium 🤞 . We’re excited to be backed by #ChelseaFCW using the power of football to help children fulfil their potential ➡️ #PlanCFC
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We did it! 🥳🥳🥳. After years of tireless campaigning by girls and youth activists, the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill will become law! . The issue of public sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously 👏 . #CrimeNotCompliment.
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We're @ChelseaFC #CFCawards2018 tonight and are excited to hear from @ChelseaLFC Claire Rafferty shortly as she talks about visiting our #PlanCFC work with disadvantaged children in Colombia. Watch this clip from her trip > @clrafferty1
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It’s been such an honour to have the first female #DoctorWho Jodie Whittaker at our #GirlsBreakingBarriers event @UKHouseofLords today. The Doctor took the time to answer our school girls and boys questions & shared inspiring insight about her career & life experiences.
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.@ChelseaLFC's Katie Chapman celebrates #InternationalDayoftheGirl with us. Will you? Join: @chapmans17 #IDG2016
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Great to see @ChelseaFC 's @RBarkley20 @willy_caballero & #Eduardo celebrating #IWD2018 with us and shining a light on these girls & women who are breaking down #genderstereotypes around the world > #CFC
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Only a few hours to go until kick off!. All of us at @PlanUK are wishing you. 🍀 good luck.⚽ a great game.🥅loads of goals.🏆victory. at tonight's game @ChelseaFC.
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This Anti-#StreetHarassment Week we're saying that girls have a right to feel safe on the streets. Whoever you are, there's action you can take against street harassment. Read our blog to find out more ▶️ #ISayItsNotOK
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Join @ChelseaFC and support children like Hennock! Your support can help transform the futures of even more disadvantaged children around the world > #PlanCFC #CFC #ChelseaFC
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Our final day at the Azraq refugee camp today! . Coaches Steve and Sam just about to start the day and after the sandstorm hit. Lots of excitement that we sadly had to cut short, but luckily @ChelseaFC left kits kit & medals to carry on the tournament when the weather improves.
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The #PlanCFC Champions of Change Cup tournament @ChelseaFC raised over £50k!! #Thankyou to all who took part! #CFC
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With @ChelseaFC we’re working towards the same goal:Using the power of football to help transform children's lives worldwide. @PlanJordan works with over 35,000 refugees from Syria in the Azraq camp, where @chapmans17 is visiting. More on our partnership▶️
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Girls know what they want this Christmas! 🎁. #PublicSexualHarassment is an everyday reality for girls across the UK- and they want it to stop! All girls are asking for is the protection they deserve!. Tick off their wish list by supporting our #CrimeNotCompliment campaign 💙
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We are proud to partner with @ChelseaFC & @ChelseaFCW and see the changes they are making for women’s football!. Find out more about their history here ▶️
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It's first anniversary of our partnership w/ @ChelseaFC - a huge thank you for all we’ve achieved together! #PlanCFC
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Girls are already standing up and demanding change 👭. But we all have a role to play to build a brighter world for girls 🌍. And the time for change is now 👇. #DayOfTheGirl
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#GirlsBelongHere! Whilst boys can &do struggle online, girls are reporting more pressures associated w/ their gender
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We’re delighted to announce @ChelseaFC have chosen Plan International as its new global charity partner! #PlanCFC
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Great to see our #PlanCFC work in action across #Colombia, working with young people to combat #genderstereotypes. @ChelseaFC @ChelseaLFC
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We don’t talk about periods enough. It’s time this changed. Period. Vote for your favourite #periodemoji > #Friday
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Thanks @carlytelford1 🙌. It is going to be such an amazing day @ChelseaFC!. All of us here at @PlanUK will be cheering for you at the @FIFAWWC.
⚽️ There are only a few places remaining for @PlanUK's women's football skills event at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 29 May!. Sign up now 👉tournament@plan-uk.org
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We totally agree with @EverydaySexism’s Laura Bates. RT if you do too. #LearnWithoutFear #GenderViolence
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Join @elizadoolittle and give #childmarriage the finger! Get your ring http://t.co/1UuiPiTLVH
#ENDchildmarriage
http://t.co/OFxKNgG0Os.
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It’s time to celebrate🎉the blood drop emoji's arrival!. A #PeriodEmoji makes it easier for women & girls to talk about their periods & helps break down #PeriodStigma 🩸 . To access yours, download the IOS update today📱. More about our work here➡️
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We’re joining forces with #Chelsea to create lasting change for some of the world’s poorest children #PlanCFC #CFC
http://t.co/i7uQcyneUD.
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51% of girls in the UK have experienced public sexual harassment since June 2020. Today we’re launching a campaign with Gemma and Maya from @OurStreetsNow to make this a crime. ➡️ . #CrimeNotCompliment
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Happy International Day of the Girl! 🎉 Share this video and join us in speaking out against gender inequality. Now more than ever we need you to stand with us ♀️ .#ListenToGirls #DayOfTheGirl #InternationalDayofTheGirl #IDG2020
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We welcome the news that the Government are considering making public sexual harassment a crime. This is a landmark moment for our #CrimeNotCompliment campaign with @OurStreetsNow. If implemented, legal change would start a cultural shift.
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62 million girls are not in school – simply because they are girls. Education is a human right. #ZeroDiscrimination
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We are deeply saddened at the passing of our beloved colleague and friend Danielle Atkinson, Head of Individual Giving at Plan International UK since September 2016. Danielle @RoxyMartinique was known for her wit, warmth, wonderful smile and passion for helping others.
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Girls shouldn’t be held back by worries over their #BodyImage. We think society needs a makeover. This #DayOfTheGirl we’re asking you to #ListenToGirls by sharing our film & sending a message on our website to encourage girls to achieve their potential ➡️
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“I’m calling on girls & women, boys & men everywhere to watch this incredible film” @BecauseImFreida #Indiasdaughter
http://t.co/feV5CEwZ8v.
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‘Lights will guide you home’. A moving performance from @Camila_Cabello lighting up the stage tonight 💫 . Any donation is hugely appreciated, head to 💙 💛
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Periods are natural, not shameful🩸 🩸. On #MenstrualHealthDay please SHARE and together let’s smash the stigma and taboo 💪. #MHDay2020 #PeriodsInPandemics
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Will you join #NatalieDormer and say NO to child marriage in Tanzania? Sign the petition > #notochildmarriage
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Every girl has the right to move freely on the streets and in public, without the fear of being intimidated and harassed. Pledge your support > . #ISayItsNotOK
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Every day, girls are being trafficked within Nepal, across the border into India and overseas. This is unacceptable - we’re doing something about it. Stand with these brave girls & sign their petition > #GirlsAgainstTrafficking
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Over 13,000 of you have given your voice in support of providing girls & women with #familyplanning. #thankyou #HerFuture @patel4witham
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To celebrate #DayOfTheGirl 24 year-old Amelcia took over from photographer @misanharriman in his role as Chair of the @southbankcentre. "Meeting Misan Harriman has given me a new perspective on my potential. I'm really excited for what my future holds because of meeting him."
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🎉We’re excited to announce, that over the next few weeks, our #CrimeNotCompliment campaign will be coming to your streets! . From billboards to bus stops all over the UK, we will be calling for public sexual harassment to be made a crime! @OurStreetsNow
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From Blackpool to Bromley, girls are telling us that their rights are not being met. They say they face a threat to their safety in public, sexism in school & they are not being listened to. Explore our map to find out more ➡️#ListenToGirls
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Great news! Primary school girls will receive free sanitary products🙌. Any investment should tackle all aspects of #PeriodPoverty-education, stigma+products. Thanks @EmilyMeeSky for highlighting our stats; 1:10 UK girls can't afford sanitary wear. More▶
Primary school girls to receive free sanitary products after government faces criticism
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Good luck @ChelseaLFC on the start of your season, from all of us here at Plan UK and a special Plan #China! #CLFC
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From parks, gyms, university campuses and bus stops to our local high streets, girls across the UK are facing verbal and physical sexual harassment every day. 94% of girls want this to be illegal. Join our campaign if you agree #CrimeNotCompliment
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Huge congratulations to our friends and partner @ChelseaFCW🏆. We'll be backing you all the way again next season⚽️🏆. #ChelseaChampions.
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Only a few hours to go until kick off at 7pm! Good luck @ChelseaLFC for tonight's game - we're all behind you here at #PlanUK - you can do it! 💪 .#ChelseaFC #ChelseaLFC #CLFC #PlanCFC
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A big welcome to @ChelseaLFC's newest signing Anita Asante @NicenNeetz!! Read all about what the centenary of the #womensvote and being a #PlanUK Ambassador means to her #CLFC #ChelseaLadies.
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Our @ChelseaFC partnership uses the power of football to help some of the world’s poorest children to fulfil their potential #WithRefugees. Check out this amazing video of Bruce Buck’s visit to our programme at Azraq #refugee camp. More on our partnership▶️
Today on #WorldRefugeeDay, we take a look back at Bruce Buck’s visit with our global charity partner @PlanUK to the Azraq camp in Jordan, home to 36,000 Syrian refugees #LeftOutLeftBehind.
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We're now hearing from #Malala's parents! Her mother is speaking publicly for the first time @ZiauddinY #WITW
http://t.co/SzFX6EgpNo.
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Today is a hugely important day for women and girls in the UK! 📣 . After 2 years of our #CrimeNotCompliment campain with @OurStreetsNow MPs have voted in favour of @GregClarkMP's Bill, bringing us one step closer to tackling #PublicSexualHarassment in the UK 👏🎉.
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