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Plan International Canada amplifies United Nations' rallying cry to invest in women this International Women's Day

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day (IWD), March 8, girls' rights organization Plan International Canada is amplifying the United Nations' call for this day to invest in women, particularly in young women and girls.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day (IWD), March 8, girls' rights organization Plan International Canada is amplifying the United Nations' call for this day to invest in women, particularly in young women and girls.
  • Globally, women hold just 26.7% of seats in parliament and 28.2% of management positions in the workplace.
  • Plan International Canada underscores that these statistics will not improve without significant global investment to help young women and girls achieve their ambitions.
  • Plan International Canada invests in young women at home through its signature domestic youth leadership program, Girls Belong Here , which is currently underway.

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement to Ignite Action on International Women's Day

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark's (NYSE:KMB) Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women's Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress. Kotex uncovered that nearly 60% of women believe that the speed of women's progress is either stagnant or moving slowly. Half of the women polled indicated that the world is a more uncomfortable place for them than ever before. Furthermore, the study showed that these sentiments are relatively stronger among the younger generation. With this data top of mind, Kotex is launching its #ProgressFeelsLike effort to speak to this serious threat and encourage women around the world to have a voice and share their view of what progress is like in their daily lives and in the world around them.

Key Points: 
  • Kotex uncovered that nearly 60% of women believe that the speed of women's progress is either stagnant or moving slowly.
  • Half of the women polled indicated that the world is a more uncomfortable place for them than ever before.
  • On International Women's Day and every day, #ProgressFeelsLike unites us and empowers us in our pursuit of progress across every culture and every country in the world.
  • Kotex is encouraging women worldwide to participate in the movement by using #ProgressFeelsLike in social media posts.

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement to Ignite Action on International Women's Day

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark's (NYSE:KMB) Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women's Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress. Kotex uncovered that nearly 60% of women believe that the speed of women's progress is either stagnant or moving slowly. Half of the women polled indicated that the world is a more uncomfortable place for them than ever before. Furthermore, the study showed that these sentiments are relatively stronger among the younger generation. With this data top of mind, Kotex is launching its #ProgressFeelsLike effort to speak to this serious threat and encourage women around the world to have a voice and share their view of what progress is like in their daily lives and in the world around them.

Key Points: 
  • Kotex uncovered that nearly 60% of women believe that the speed of women's progress is either stagnant or moving slowly.
  • Half of the women polled indicated that the world is a more uncomfortable place for them than ever before.
  • On International Women's Day and every day, #ProgressFeelsLike unites us and empowers us in our pursuit of progress across every culture and every country in the world.
  • Kotex is encouraging women worldwide to participate in the movement by using #ProgressFeelsLike in social media posts.

The Astellas Global Health Foundation Provides $2.6 Million in New Funding to Address Urgent Health Needs in Africa, South America, and the Middle East

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The selected organizations -- International Medical Corps, PATH, and Plan International -- are expected to use the Foundation grants to impact nearly 750,000 lives combined over the next three years. This latest funding, in addition to active grants in progress with Amref Health Africa and AMPATH Kenya, reinforces the Foundation's objective to help high-need populations within low- and middle-income countries where Astellas does not have a business presence.

Key Points: 
  • Efforts will include strengthening healthcare infrastructure and building resilience in 10 vulnerable and hard-to-reach Yemeni communities (projected impact: more than 60,000 lives).
  • In 2020 and 2021, the Foundation supported the organization's important work fighting COVID-19 in Nigeria and malaria and dengue in Venezuela.
  • PATH: The Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of more than $1.6 million to help PATH address HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) healthcare delivery barriers in Kenya.
  • The grant will also see supply chain strengthening activities to ensure the availability of high-quality commodities and tools for community health units.

Plan International USA surpasses $200 million campaign goal to fight gender inequality

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plan International USA surpassed its' $200 million fundraising goal for its We Are the Girls campaign. The funds raised as part of the campaign are supporting girl-led programs that fight gender inequality internationally and in the U.S.

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  • The We Are the Girls campaign supported girl-led programming internationally and in the U.S.
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plan International USA surpassed its' $200 million fundraising goal for its We Are the Girls campaign.
  • The funds raised as part of the campaign are supporting girl-led programs that fight gender inequality internationally and in the U.S.
    Over the past five years, the campaign has impacted the lives of more than 15.5 million people through programs focused on girls' unique needs.
  • "We set out to ensure that girls were safe, educated and economically empowered," Shanna Marzilli, chief executive officer and president of Plan International USA, said.
  • As the world faces crises and growing inequality, you can join in the fight to achieve gender equality by joining Plan's community of We Are the Girls activists .

Girl activists fear for safety, making gains at huge personal cost - says new Plan International report

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Sacrifices for equality: Activism takes an enormous toll on girls' mental health and can come at a huge personal cost.

Key Points: 
  • Sacrifices for equality: Activism takes an enormous toll on girls' mental health and can come at a huge personal cost.
  • As International Day of the Girl approaches, Plan International Canada is celebrating girl change makers in their mission to beat the clock for gender equality.
  • Join Plan International Canada in supporting girl activists and shortening the time to achieve equality:
    Visit plancanada.ca/DayOfTheGirl to learn more about getting involved as a champion for girls' rights.
  • Read the Turning the World Around: Girl and young women activists leading the fight for equality report, including Plan International's key recommendations to bolster girls' activism efforts.

National Grid Hosts Student "Takeover" Ahead of International Day of the Girl

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of International Day of the Girl on October 11, National Grid welcomed a high school student to lead its New York business for a day as part of Plan International USA's annual "Girls Takeover" initiative. The Company participated in the global event—which introduces youth advocates into real-world leadership positions and critical discussions on gender equality at businesses and organizations—to demonstrate its support for opportunities and advancement for girls and women within the energy industry.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of International Day of the Girl on October 11, National Grid welcomed a high school student to lead its New York business for a day as part of Plan International USA's annual "Girls Takeover" initiative.
  • National Grid invited sixteen-year-old Leela, an accomplished high school junior, to take on the responsibilities of Rudy Wynter, President of National Grid - New York.
  • "It was an honor to partner with Plan International USA and learn from Leela during her Takeover of National Grid's New York operations," Wynter said.
  • "After my day at National Grid, for the first time, I felt excited about my future," Leela said.

Plan International USA announces new report on global youth activism

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, Plan International USA is releasing a new report on the impact of activism on girls and young women, and launching a series of activities highlighting the importance of passing girls the microphone.

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of International Day of the Girl, Plan International launches report on girl activists and gender equality.
  • "It was an honor to partner with Plan International USA and learn from Leela during her Takeover of National Grid's New York operations for a day," Wynter said.
  • Turning the World Around: Girl and young women activists leading the fight for equality is part of Plan International's State of the World's Girl's Report series.
  • Since 2007, the State of the World's Girls Report has been produced annually by Plan International, with the aim of highlighting key issues affecting girls' lives through original research.

4 in 5 young women witness backlash against female activists, new Plan International Canada survey reveals

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Safety Concerns: Almost 40% of young women in Canada have faced harassment when engaging in activism.

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  • Safety Concerns: Almost 40% of young women in Canada have faced harassment when engaging in activism.
  • Backlash Impact: An alarming 80% of young women in Canada have witnessed their female peers facing backlash or obstacles when participating in activism.
  • Financial Barriers: One-third of young women in Canada (34%) have reduced their participation in activism due to rising living costs.
  • Plan International Canada encourages everyone in Canada to join the movement this International Day of the Girl to support girl and young women activists until we are all equal.

UNIQLO's PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-Shirt Project Provides US$4.77 Million to Date for Global Peace Activities

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21, global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces that through its PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project it has to date donated over US$4.77 million* to three international aid organizations working on global peace activities.

Key Points: 
  • Worldwide, over 2.3 million PEACE FOR ALL T-shirts have so far been sold, with shirts featuring designs donated by prominent figures including tennis legend Roger Federer, novelist Haruki Murakami, and artist KAWS.
  • On International Day of Peace, I am overjoyed to announce that the project has so far donated over US$4.77 million towards peace-related activities.
  • We look forward to continuing to grow the PEACE FOR ALL project, and to continue donating together with our customers."
  • Previously released PEACE FOR ALL T-shirts can be purchased through the online store or the UNIQLO app (excluding some designs).