Children are amongst the most vulnerable people in the world. For many, their futures are limited by violence, child labour, early marriage, illiteracy and inequality. They fight to attend and stay in school, to be treated with dignity and respect and to be safe.

Right To Play empowers children to rise above these challenges and find their way back to hope.

It keeps children in school and out of work. It teaches them how to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and keep them safe from exploitation and abuse. It gives girls the power to say no to unwanted sex, and make healthy decisions about their bodies and their futures.

We are transforming the lives of 5.6 million children each year. Using all forms of play - games, sport, poetry, performance, dance, art and music - we create lasting impact and empower children with the knowledge and skills to drive change in their lives, their families and their communities.

At 17, Judith is a bright student living in rural Tanzania. But when her school closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in genital mutilation followed. Judith had to face her worst fears.

As a member of the Child Protection and Gender Equality Group at her high school, Judith knew that she had the right not to undergo genital mutilation. Find out how Judith defied social expectations.