Plan International Calls for Action on the Abduction of the Nigerian Schoolgirls

"Plan International is extremely concerned that, nearly a month since the Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted, they and the other girls abducted a week ago still haven’t been freed. As a children's rights organization, we strongly condemn the multiple violations of these girls' rights, including their right to education, their right to protection, and their right to survival and development.

Every child, including all girls, has the right to learn in a safe and secure environment and to reach their full potential. Education is key to lifting children, families, and their communities out of poverty, and to ensuring that they have a better future. No one should deny a child their right to education.

Every day, the rights of children all over the world, especially girls, are violated. Not all of these make the news, but they are just as significant in their own way.

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Bring back our girls: abducted Nigerian schoolgirls need the world's attention

Three weeks ago, around 200 Nigerian girls were kidnapped from a boarding school. Plan is extremely concerned about the welfare of these girls.   Governments, donors and the humanitarian community have a duty to protect adolescent girls. Plan's thoughts and solidarity are with the missing school girls, their families and friends. Add your voice of support through social media channels by using the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls.

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