Plan International [to 30 May 2015]
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Nepal: Getting children back in the classroom a priority
29/05/2015
As schools resume on 31 May, education needs still remain for thousands of children in earthquake-affected areas

29 May 2015: As schools in Nepal are set to officially reopen on 31 May, Plan International is prioritising education and urging the rapid construction of temporary learning centres in order to get all children in Nepal, including those most marginalised, back to school as soon as possible.

With more than 25,000 classrooms destroyed and an additional 10,000 classrooms needing repair, Plan International has built temporary learning centres in some of the worst-affected areas, along with providing more than 1,200 education kits (which include a school bag and classroom supplies) and training teachers, to ensure that children can resume their education…

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Stigmas surrounding menstruation detrimental to girls’ futures
28/05/2015
Menstrual Health Day, 28 May 2015: Stigmas surrounding menstruation are having a detrimental impact on girls’ futures, says child rights organisation Plan International, as the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day today.

For 2 billion women and girls worldwide, menstruation is a monthly reality. Yet in many low-income countries, women and girls still face serious challenges when it comes to managing their periods.

According to a study from the UN, one out of three girls in South Asia knew nothing about menstruation prior to getting it, while 48% of girls in Iran and 10% of girls in India believe menstruation is a disease…