Desiree Buitenbos
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What you need to know about the impact of gender inequality on health
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 8, 2021The impact of gender inequality on health can result in devastating and deadly consequences – especially for women and adolescent girls. See why. Read more »
How inspiring young leaders pay it forward to help others
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 14, 2021Pay it forward is the concept of passing on kindness, and no one knows this better than Aiza and Raiha. Meet these 2 inspiring youth heroes. Read more »
How digital classrooms are helping Syrian refugee children learn
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 11, 2021Syrian refugee children are accessing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative digital solutions made possible by Canadian support. Read more »
Giving Tuesday: 4 things you need to know
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 24, 2020Giving Tuesday marks the beginning of the holiday giving season. Find out more about this impactful day and learn how to support giving back to others. Read more »
7 gifts for minimalists that help make the world a better place
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 19, 2020Find gifts for minimalists who are hard to shop for. These gifts can help make the world a better place by addressing climate change and tackling poverty. Read more »
Meet the mechanics working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 12, 2020Meet Teninkè and N'Mahawa. These inspiring women are working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea by defying traditional gender norms. Read more »
Data reveals impact of cyberbullying on girls’ lives in Canada
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 5, 2020In a new survey from Plan International Canada, girls were asked to share their experiences with cyberbullying. See the results here. Read more »
3 innovative ways we’re continuing education for students during Covid-19
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 22, 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve implemented 3 different approaches that have helped students continue their education during this time. Learn more. Read more »
“This nightmare called marriage”: a former child bride shares her story
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 2, 2020At age 14, Titi* became a child bride against her will. Now, she's sharing her personal story and warning against child marriage. Read more »
Women’s and girls’ rights: what have we accomplished and what’s at stake now?
Desiree Buitenbos | Aug 19, 2020Data shows we're making progress when it comes to advancing women's and girls' rights. Globally, fewer girls are getting married and more are in school. Read more »
Gender-based violence: the silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 22, 2020A silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’ is unfolding across the globe as cases of gender-based violence are increasing due to COVID-19. Read more »
More countries are banning FGM but millions are still at risk
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 2, 2020FGM is a violation of the human rights of girls. Find out why there has been a global trend to ban the practice and why millions of girls are still at risk. Read more »
