It's Time to End The Girl Issue

The girl issue is real, and it's affecting girls and women around the world—but what is it?

Girls in the poorest regions of the world are among the most disadvantaged people on the planet. They are more likely to live in poverty, more likely to be denied access to education, and more likely to be malnourished, simply because they are young and female.

And yet, studies show that when you invest in girls, the whole world benefits. If a girl has enough to eat, a safe environment, and an education, she'll work to raise the standard of living for herself, her family and her community. And in time, she can even strengthen the economy of her entire country.

The only way we'll break the discrimination and cycle of poverty girls around the world face is to spread the word about the The girl issue and make sure our leaders understand the importance- and the transformative power- of investing in girls.

Take action today: Add your name to stand with Plan Canada in the fight to end the girl issue and invest in women and girls everywhere!