Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen

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Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen has been CEO of Plan International since September 2015 and is a SheDecides Champion. Prior to this, she was U.N. assistant secretary-general and deputy executive director for management at the United Nations Population Fund. Ms. Albrectsen is also chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and a member of the Every Woman Every Child High Level Steering Group, Generation Unlimited Global Board, and International Civil Society Centre Board.

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Opinion: Gaps in COVID-19 response for LGBTQ youths risk losing a generation

Opinion: Gaps in COVID-19 response for LGBTQ youths risk losing a generation

almost 5 years ago // Inclusive development

Governments and other actors should ensure their pandemic responses incorporate the needs of the most vulnerable, including LGBTQ youths. The best way to do this is by listening to them.

Opinion: We cannot allow COVID-19 to reinforce the digital gender divide

Opinion: We cannot allow COVID-19 to reinforce the digital gender divide

over 5 years ago // Gender Equality

Girls, women, and marginalized groups are the least likely to have access to technology. This is more alarming than ever as the coronavirus pandemic moves more aspects of life online, write the leaders of UN Women and Plan International.

Opinion: Why feminist leadership is essential to achieve gender equality

Opinion: Why feminist leadership is essential to achieve gender equality

almost 6 years ago // #GlobalDevWomen Opinions

If the global development sector, one that exists to promote justice and equality, is not willing to take radical action, who will? Here is how to move on ensuring that we lead the way in workplace equality.

Opinion: We need to empower a generation of Gretas before it's too late

Opinion: We need to empower a generation of Gretas before it's too late

over 6 years ago // Women Deliver 2019

Girls and young people are stepping up now to demand revolutionary action on climate change. The international community needs to support them, writes Plan International CEO Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen.

Opinion: EU can stop the global rollback of girls' rights

Opinion: EU can stop the global rollback of girls' rights

over 7 years ago // European Development Days

Girls' rights are being challenged in many countries in the world — even in Europe. At the start of the European Development Days, Plan International CEO Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen stresses that not enough is being done to challenge gender norms and urges the EU to act.

Women and girls can't wait 100 years for global goal results

Women and girls can't wait 100 years for global goal results

over 9 years ago // Gender Equality

A year after committing to the global goals, Plan International CEO Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen struggles to see evidence that enough is being been done to ensure promises for women and girls will be met. Find out why — and what she says needs to be done about it.