This report summarises lessons learned by the GEC since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. It also outlines the ‘principles’ which have guided action planning at every level and provides a timeline (including phases of response management) for effective action.

Early adolescence and puberty are turbulent times with significant changes in young people’s life. Most parents want to support their children as they go through this phase of changes in their life, however, often are unsure how to start conversations or how to address sensitive topics.

This Practice Brief focuses on the ways in which girls who are pregnant or parenting can be supported, so that they can thrive in education. This group of girls is often overlooked and under-researched. However, with the right support they can still make significant educational progress.

Sexuality is pivotal to the health of a nation. The result of healthy sexuality are citizens that are comfortable with themselves and able to make informed and responsible decisions, form healthy relationships, and take care of their bodies.

The Global Survey of School Meal Programs © aims to strengthen the work of the global school meal network by developing a comprehensive description of all the core aspects of large-scale school meal programs around the world.

This is a 5-day training course on preventing school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV). The course materials have been drawn up for use by training facilitators throughout the training course, which may be provided online or in-person.

This report, based on research undertaken from March to December 2021, provides findings and operational guidance for the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) across Plan International and beyond.

The updated National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sex Education are divided into seven standards: Standard 1: Professional Disposition. Teacher candidates demonstrate comfort and proficiency with, commitment to, and self-efficacy in teaching sex education.

This technical brief explores the support teachers need to provide disability-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in the Asia-Pacific region. The paper also recommends the various actions needed to address the identified gaps.

To capitalise on its vast portfolio of 41 projects, operating across 17 countries, the Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) has compiled a wealth of project learning regarding key interventions related to girls’ education.