Stories

Four ways telcos can protect and advance child rights in 2020

It goes without saying that we have come a very long way since the milestone Convention on Child Rights 30 years ago – but challenges remain. Below Elisabeth Biering, SVP of Sustainability, Telenor Group, shares some thoughts on four areas where telcos can continue to protect and promote Child Rights in 2020.

Telenor ranks fourth in inaugural inclusion in Ranking Digital Rights Index

The 2019 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index has added Telenor to its corporate accountability index, published every two years. In its inaugural year on the index, Telenor has been ranked fourth out of 12 evaluated telecommunications operators.

Ingrid’s Open Mind

From recruit to leader of Telenor Open Mind in just one year, Ingrid Ihme’s story is one of rapid progress and many mountains climbed. And it all begins on a Norwegian farmstead.

SDG10 at Work: A Supply Chain Journey in Myanmar

From harnesses and helmets to eLearning and spot inspections, Tin Aye Nyein reflects on the challenges and the successes of four years spent raising standards in the supply chain for Telenor Myanmar.

Being counted: among the things that matter most

Ask any Telenor employee what they’re most proud of, and chances are they’ll say this: that we’re helping empower societies. Or that we’re reducing inequalities.

How a woman and a phone change the world

In Pakistan, a group of women are doing work that has a positive impact long after their visit. They provide identities to the unregistered children.

Jeet’s story – a ‘Win’ for Digital Birth Registration

Meet Jeet. He is 4 years old and the first one in his family to be registered. With a name meaning ‘Win’ he is set for a different path than his parents.

Youth tackle the digital identity challenge

Right now, 24 game-changing youth are on a mission to Reduce Inequalities around the world through the Telenor Youth Forum. Finding digital solutions to the global identity challenge is just one of them.

Safer Internet Roundtable

At Telenor, we’re committed to Reducing Inequalities by connecting everyone. But once connected, people need skills and knowledge to stay safe online. And when it comes to online safety, there’s no such thing as too much advice. Get some expert tips from some of our Telenor Safer Internet champions in this roundtable discussion.

Child helplines experiencing growing number of calls related to online issues

When 24 million children cry out for help, who is listening? Child Helpline International is a global network of 181 helplines in 147 countries, and they are ready to support kids in crisis.