Tag: Plan International

Courageous Leaders Announces Fifth Annual Leadership Development Conference in Aid of Plan International UK.

Stuart Mitchell

Building on years of successful event design and delivery, Courageous Leaders is proud to announce the speaker lineup for the October 2024 conference and the fifth year of philanthropic fundraising in aid of Plan International UK. Highlighting the critical connection between wellbeing and productivity, as underscored in research published by Professor William J. Fleming of Oxford University in May 2024 featured in the Financial Times, the conference will focus on providing leaders with the knowledge, science, data and actionable techniques to enhance both employee performance and wellbeing. Scheduled for Monday,…

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Hundreds of girls say they face online harm at least once a month

Stuart Mitchell

New global research from Plan International and CNN’s As Equals finds girls and women are frequently harassed online. New global research from Plan International and CNN’s As Equals which gathered insight from more than 600 young women and girls aged 13-24 across nine countries worldwide has found that one in 10 (11%) of girls and young women reported having harmful online experiences daily or almost daily, with almost 40% reporting they have been harassed at least once a month. Girls want support from tech companies and governments More than half…

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Most young people believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime – survey

Stuart Mitchell

A majority of young people believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime if powerholders listen and take action now. A majority of young people (75%) believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime if governments and powerholders listen and take action now, according to our new research. However, the window to do so is fleeting and rapidly running out – with current estimates suggesting it will take 131 years to close the gender gap if progress does not accelerate. Currently, 85% of countries will fail to achieve…

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Girls at risk of being left behind by Sustainable Development Goals

Stuart Mitchell

More funding and political will is urgently needed to advance gender equality ahead of a critical 2030 deadline. The world is currently off track for achieving nearly all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations eight years ago – including targets critical to advancing girls’ and women’s rights. At the current rate of progress, the SDGs will make little noticeable difference to the lives of girls and young women, according to new analysis by Plan International published ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit on 18-19 September. Calling…

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New media award recognises women and girls leading change

Stuart Mitchell

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Plan International are partnering with One World Media to celebrate underreported stories from around the world featuring development issues that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. The two organisations are pleased to sponsor an award designed to celebrate excellence in media coverage of stories featuring solutions by and for girls and women that tackle current challenges. This award is open to media, including broadcast, digital, audio, film or print, that explore women’s solutions in the global south. Reporting can…

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