Tag: Plan International

UNIQLO supports Plan International through PEACE FOR ALL charity t-shirt project

Stuart Mitchell

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced the launch of PEACE FOR ALL, a range of t-shirts with designs conveying peace in support of humanitarian efforts worldwide.   At least 20% of the sales price of each shirt will be donated to organisations that provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by violence, discrimination, conflict and natural disasters – including Plan International.  The designs have been created in collaboration with high-profile names in the fields of art, design, science, sports and literature, including novelist Haruki Murakami.   “In May this year, UNHCR, the…

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New survey shows ‘deep-rooted’ taboos around periods

Stuart Mitchell

More than 1 in 3 boys (37%) think periods should be kept a secret, according to research by Plan International. In a survey of 4,127 boys and young men from four countries – Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Uganda – the most common reason cited for avoiding the topic was that menstruation is a ‘private matter’ for girls and women. The respondents, aged between 16 to 25, also admitted they frequently associate periods with words such as ‘dirty’ (55%), ’embarrassing’ (31%) and ‘disgusting’ (38%). The results expose deep-rooted taboos around…

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Online lies leave one in five girls fearing for their safety

Stuart Mitchell

False information online has left one in five girls (20%) feeling physically unsafe, according to The Truth Gap, a new report by Plan International. The research includes a landmark survey of over 26,000 girls and young women from 26 countries, which also found that exposure to lies and mistruths are having a profound impact on how they engage with issues ranging from COVID-19 to politics. Plan International, which says the findings lay bare the ‘real life consequences’ of misinformation and disinformation on girls and young women, is calling on governments…

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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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