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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.