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Linda Ravin Lodding

Head of Communications

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As the Head of Communications, Linda is responsible for bringing our work, and our message, to our stakeholders. She has a long career in communications both in the private and public sector working for UN-affiliated organisations such as The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. Her public sector work is augmented by assignments in advertising, internet consulting and brand development. She holds an Undergraduate Degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University. Linda joined Global Child Forum in 2015.
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Filippa Bergin

Head of Strategy, Impact and Growth

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Filippa Bergin has spent the last twenty years working within sustainability and human rights in business with organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Storebrand group AS, Axel Johnson group, Axstores AB, the Karolinska Institute, Amnesty Business Group and other NGOs. She holds various board positions for several organisations inclusive of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Vinnova (Sweden’s innovation agency), and the Press Council, which investigates breaches in Swedish press-ethical rules. Filippa joined Global Child Forum in January 2020.
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Matthew Goodwin

Head of Sustainable Investing

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Matthew is pioneering a new role at Global Child Forum as Head of Sustainable Investing, responsible for building Global Child Forum’s relationship with the financial services sector and ensuring that our sustainability data on children’s rights is made available to investors, asset managers and asset owners, helping them integrate children’s rights into their operations and investment decision-making process. Prior to joining Global Child Forum, he spent eight years at Lloyds Banking Group in London. Matthew studied Law and French at Université Paul Cézanne, Aix Marseille III and The University of Sheffield.
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You’ll find us in the heart of Stockholm

Global Child Forum is located next to the Royal Palace in Stockholm and has its office in Oxenstiernska Palatset, Oxenstierna’s Palace. Construction of the building began in 1653, for the Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna. Over time the building has been used for both Royal and State institutions. It is a unique structure since the exterior has remained largely unchanged over four centuries.

 

Storkyrkobrinken 2
S-111 28 Stockholm, Sweden

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Latest news

Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum’s Partnership with Swedbank Robur is Shortlisted at the PRI Awards 2024

Swedbank Robur’s commitment to child rights and collaboration with Global Child Forum has been shortlisted at the PRI Awards 2024.

Sep 2024
Q&A with Ekin Ergün Björstedt, Secretary General

We interviewed our new Secretary General, asking her about her vision for the organisation and the state of children’s rights in the corporate sustainability agenda.

Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Applauds the Global Digital Compact: A Milestone for Digital Rights and Children’s Safety

Global Child Forum welcomes a landmark international agreement offering a comprehensive framework for digital cooperation.

Jun 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Welcomes Per Heggenes to its Board of Directors

Global Child Forum announces the appointment of children’s rights advocate Per Heggenes to its Board of Directors.

May 2024
Feeding the Young: How Businesses Can Shape a Hunger-Free World

As we mark World Hunger Day 2024, Global Child Forum urges businesses to take responsibility for helping tackle poverty and food insecurity.

May 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Announces New Secretary General, Ekin Ergün Björstedt

Ekin Björstedt has been appointed as the new Secretary General of Global Child Forum, effective August 2024.

Apr 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Wins the Prestigious CFA Sweden ESG Award 2023

Global Child Forum has received the CFA Sweden ESG Award 2023 for its work to integrate child rights within sustainable investment processes.

Mar 2024
Building a Responsible Future: Global Child Forum’s Endorsement of the CSDDD

Global Child Forum states its firm support for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Mar 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum and IKEA Foundation Extend Partnership, Amplifying Efforts to Prioritise Children’s Rights in Business

Global Child Forum announces a 4.5 million Euro grant over four years from IKEA Foundation, to influence businesses to positively impact children’s rights.

Feb 2024
Tech and Telecom must do more to protect children’s rights

A Q&A with Katarina Mellström, Secretary General of Global Child Forum, on the intersection between children’s rights and technology.

Jan 2024
2024 Action Agenda: Confronting the 10 Challenges Affecting Children Worldwide

Global Child Forum underlines the key children’s rights issues which will shape the organisation's agenda for 2024.

Dec 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Welcomes Helena Thybell to its Board of Directors

Global Child Forum announces the appointment of distinguished children’s rights and sustainability advocate Helena Thybell to its Board of Directors.

Oct 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Global Report Shows Alarming Decline in Corporate Responsibility Towards Children

The latest benchmark from Global Child Forum reveals a significant decrease in corporate responsibility towards children.

Oct 2023
Protecting the Youngest: Global Child Forum’s Call for Children Amidst Escalating Violence in Gaza and Israel

Global Child Forum urges all parties involved in the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel to protect children, and adhere to international human rights laws.

Oct 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Launches Industry Risk Tool to Empower Investors

Global Child Forum has launched a new digital tool enabling investors to quickly assess key children's rights risks across industries.

Sep 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Global Child Forum Announces Growing Support from the Financial Sector

As Penser Bank becomes its latest funding partner, Global Child Forum announces that support for children's rights is increasing from the financial sector.

Sep 2023
Successful Collaboration between Swedbank Robur and Global Child Forum

Global Child Forum and Swedbank Robur recently joined forces to contact prominent global companies regarding their approach to child rights.