Tag: Plan International

Gunvor Kronman appointed as new chair of Plan International’s board

Stuart Mitchell

Gunvor Kronman, the CEO of Hanaholmen Cultural Centre and expert on development issues and international co-operation, has been elected to lead Plan International’s board. Gunvor Kronman, from Finland, brings more than 20 years’ experience in development and humanitarian work and was appointed for her strong leadership and management expertise and commitment to Plan International’s mission. “In my work, I am inspired by the meaning I find in trying to make the world a slightly better place. I cannot imagine a better way to do that than to promote equality and…

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OnCrawl stands for children’s rights and equality with Plan International

Stuart Mitchell

OnCrawl, a technical SEO platform have joined forces with the charity Plan International to launch a campaign which aims at raising money for children’s rights and equality. The SEO platform calls on the entire SEO community to participate through donations in the form of gift box purchases. Plan International: a fight for access to education for children around the world Founded in 1937, Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for children. Plan International promotes free, equal access to quality education for all…

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Instagram teams up with girl activists to address online harassment

Stuart Mitchell

Instagram will hear from a global panel of girl activists on how the platform can address online harassment in collaboration with Plan International. Insights will also be shared with Facebook and WhatsApp as part of this initiative. The Girls Get Equal Listening Sessions, which were announced on International Day of the Girl, will feature a diverse group of 15 youth activists. Listening sessions with girl activists The Listening Sessions will give policy and product teams from Instagram – as well as other Facebook platforms – an opportunity to hear directly…

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Paloma Faith launches #GirlsGetEqual – world’s biggest girl-led campaign for gender equality

Stuart Mitchell

On the eve of International Day of the Girl, music powerhouse Paloma Faith is joining youth activists – and a host of global celebrities and brands – to launch Girls Get Equal: the world’s biggest girl-led action for gender equality. The British singer, songwriter and actress lent her voice to the new campaign in a special performance at Global Girls’ Summit – Girls Get Equal Live event held in the European capital of Brussels on 10 October in solidarity with girls across the world. Queen Mathilde of Belgium, poet, artist…

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BMO and Plan International Bring Young Women Leaders into the Boardroom Ahead Of International Day of the Girl

Stuart Mitchell

BMO Financial Group today announced its participation in the International Day of the Girl initiative led by Plan International, as part of BMO’s ongoing commitment to fostering female leaders of tomorrow. Starting tomorrow and leading up to the International Day of the Girl on October 11, BMO executives, including BMO CEO Darryl White, will mentor young women for a day. Participating executives are matched with a girl ambassador from Plan International, between the ages of 14-24 years. Coming out of their day with BMO’s leadership, the girl ambassadors will have…

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