Good practice example for children’s rights
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Telenor is recognized as a good example by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children when it comes to upholding the Children’s Rights and Business Principles.
Last spring, UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children joined forces to create the first-ever set of principles designed to help companies respect and support children’s rights. The Children’s Rights and Business Principles are meant to service as a guiding force for businesses to implement change.
The principles were released this past spring, during a launch event held in London. Telenor’s Head of Corporate Responsibility, Mai Oldgard, attended the event and participated in a panel discussion on the topic of children’s rights in the marketplace. In the now published report from the launch event, Telenor is listed as a “good practice example” on this topic.
“Telenor recognizes that while mobile communications can make a positive impact on children, it also makes them vulnerable. Telenor seeks a balance,” said Mai Oldgard. Telenor’s SMS service to provide health information for pregnant women and new mothers in Bangladesh is an example of how the company uses its business to make a positive impact. While, Telenor’s campaign to fight again digital bullying in Norway is an example of how the company works to lessen the harm that may results from its services.
“Telenor fully supports the 10 principles and will continue to work to respect and support children’s rights in all of our global operations,” said Mai.