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Plan International report links climate crisis to increased risks for girls

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A global study by Plan International reveals that climate-related disasters, including droughts, floods, and extreme heat, are significantly increasing the risks of child marriage, unintended pregnancy, and violence against girls. The research, which analyzed data from over 50 countries across three decades and included surveys from 5,000 girls, highlights how climate shocks disrupt essential health and education services.

Key findings indicate that one in 10 girls has personally experienced an unintended pregnancy following a climate event, while 36 percent observed an increase in child marriages within their communities due to climate disasters. Additionally, nine in 10 girls reported that climate phenomena place severe pressure on their family's stability and survival.

In Peru, the impact is specifically tied to the El Niño phenomenon, with an estimated 2.3 million children facing high risks from intense rains and flooding. Plan International warns that such emergencies can lead to school dropouts and increased exposure to exploitation. The organization also noted a significant funding gap, stating that only 0.5 percent of multilateral climate finance is currently directed toward health services.

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Bangladesh · Kenya · Peru · Plan International · Reena Ghelani

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El Municipio de Hurlingham se prepara para El Niño [diarioanticipos.com]
Más de 347 millones de niños serán afectados por El Niño, alerta Unicef [primermomento.com]
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Nuevas lluvias amenazan a Tailandia mientras las inundaciones dejan 31 muertos [lineadirectaportal.com]
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Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass' [www.perthnow.com.au]
Climate, rising prices, conflict: The compouding crises leaving women hungrier, poorer and less resilient [womensagenda.com.au]
El Niño pondría en riesgo a 2,3 millones de menores en Perú ante lluvias intensas e inundaciones [larepublica.pe]
Study finds every kind of climate shock is putting girls at risk | Prothom Alo [en.prothomalo.com]
La crisis climática aumenta el riesgo de matrimonio infantil, embarazo y violencia entre las niñas [www.elplural.com]
Climate disasters driving child marriage and teen pregnancy, major study finds [www.independent.co.uk]