Women and girls
First Lady meets with Plan International
- Location
- New York, United States
- Event
- 21 September 2026
- Published
The discussion covered girls’ rights, education and wellbeing, and how organisations can work together to support them.
Girls’ rights and education
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio met with leaders of Plan International in New York. They discussed girls’ rights, investment in quality education, wellbeing and opportunities for children to learn and thrive. The discussion focused on challenges facing women, girls and children across Africa and the role of partnerships in reaching vulnerable communities.
What the First Lady called for
Dr. Maada Bio thanked organisations working to protect girls and called for closer cooperation to turn shared priorities into action. She stressed that girls should be able to grow up safely, receive an education and pursue their ambitions. The meeting focused on what governments, development partners, civil society and communities can do together.
