Girls' Climate Change Advocacy Network Launched in Visayas in Celebration of International Day of the Girl

Oct 21, 2024 | Plan International
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A new network of young female climate change advocates launched in Visayas on Friday, October 11, in time for the International Day of the Girl.

The group, composed of girl campaigners from Samar and Leyte, converged during the global celebration to amplify the voices of girls and young women affected by disasters, empowering them to lead climate action and promote disaster resilience within their communities.

Supported by local humanitarian and development organization Plan International Pilipinas and the Regional Sub-Committee on the Welfare of Children-Region VIII, this initiative forms part of the larger Girls in Crisis campaign. Set to run for three years, the campaign addresses the unique vulnerabilities girls and young women face during emergencies and advocates for their meaningful participation in creating stronger policies and programs to protect their rights.

“Frequent disasters turn children’s and young people’s lives upside down, and among them, girls and young women are the most vulnerable. They often lose their sense of security and stability, especially when critical elements like home and school are affected,” said Telesforo Laplana, Disaster Preparedness and Early Response Portfolio Manager of Plan International Pilipinas.