Plan International CEO visits Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar

Reena Ghelani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Plan International, visited Bangladesh from 10 and 11 November 2026 to meet children, young women and communities affected by displacement and climate-related challenges and to engage with partners on advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Ram Kishan, Regional Director for Plan International Asia Pacific, accompanied the CEO during this visit, according to a press release received on Thursday.

In Cox's Bazar, Reena Ghelani visited education and child protection programs in refugee camps, meeting Rohingya children, adolescents, parents and teaching volunteers. At a Community-Based Learning Facility, she joined adolescent girls in Functional Literacy and Numeracy sessions under Steps to a Bright Tomorrow: Education for Adolescents and Youth in Cox's Bazar, implemented in partnership with Jagoroni Chakra Foundation.

ReenaGhelani heard from girls who had participated in Girl Shine sessions and boys involved in the Champions of Change program about education, life skills, gender equality and leadership. She also joined a Girls Talk dialogue under "Girls Shaping Climate Solutions: Her Climate, Her Voice, Her Action", with adolescent girls and young women, including representatives of the Durbar Konnya program. The discussion focused on climate challenges, household preparedness, community awareness, adaptation and girls' role in local decision-making, the press release concludes.