The Swedish Royals and the Global Child Forum

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Global Child Forum has published a video of the Forum at the Royal Palace on 11th April. Victoria gets a prominent role at the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9g6s_WJVRU

Global Child Forum is the proud recipient of an IKEA Foundation grant totalling 38.5 million SEK, fortifying the organization’s efforts to ensure that children’s rights are supported and advanced among the corporate sector.
The four-year IKEA Foundation grant is a renewal of a relationship initiated in 2013, underscoring IKEA Foundations’ conviction in Global Child Forum’s work and impact.
“The private sector has an important role to play in fostering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing children,” says Ulrika Nilsson, Global Child Forum’s Managing Director. “Thanks to this grant and the IKEA Foundation, we will be able to continue to create the information, knowledge and data needed by the private sector to take action and bring children’s rights into the heart of their operations and communities”.
IKEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IKEA, works to create substantial and lasting change by funding holistic, long-term programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities that address children’s fundamental needs.
“We believe that all children have the right to a healthy childhood, a quality education and a safe place to call home. That is why the IKEA Foundation is proud to support Global Child Forum to help kids be kids,” says Per Heggenes, IKEA Foundation CEO.
Global Child Forum awarded IKEA Foundation grant, reinforcing support for children’s rights in business _ Global Child Forum

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The Global Child Forum has published a full report about the Forum in April 2018.
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The full report
https://www.globalchildforum.org/wp-...eport-2018.pdf

Global Child Forum Announces New Leadership Appointments - Strengthening Efforts to Drive Change Around Children’s Rights in Business
Global Child Forum, the children’s rights and business organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cajsa Wiking as Secretary General, Annette Brodin Rampe as Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Helena Thybell as a new Member of the Board. The additions contribute to building on the organization’s solid foundation by providing strong leadership and shaping Global Child Forum’s priorities.
Press release_ Global Child Forum Announces New Leadership Appointments _ Global Child Forum

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Global Child Forum's Partner Advisory Board meeting will be held on 27th March at the Royal Palace.
The Global Child Forum’s Partner Advisory Board (PAB) is a network of advisors that bring to the Global Child Forum a wealth of experience, knowledge and counsel in all the Forum’s touch points. The PAB is comprised of the Forum's funders and the group meets regularly at Forums as well as at the annual Partner Board Meeting at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
King Carl Gustaf, queen Silvia, crown princess Victoria, prince Daniel and princess Sofia attend.
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Cajsa Wiking started on 1st January as the new Secretary General at Global Child Forum.
Meet Cajsa Wiking - Global Child Forum's new Secretary General _ Global Child Forum

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King Carl Gustaf, queen Silvia, Victoria, Daniel and Sofia attended today at Global Child Forum's Partner Advisory Board meeting. The meeting was held at Prince Bertil's apartment at the Royal Palace.
The King began Wednesday's meeting with a welcome speech. Then an agenda focused on how the Global Child Forum and their partners will continue the strategic work together in the future. The partner day ended with the Queen's speech.
Kungafamiljen deltog vid Global Child Forums partnerdag - Sveriges Kungahus

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The king said at his speech among other things:
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Global Child Forum and the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
With your help, we have come a long way.
So far, six Global Forums have been held here at the Royal Palace and four Regional Forums around the world. Furthermore, well over 40 research reports, case studies, toolkits and guides have been published.
H.M. Konungens välkomstanförande, Global Child Forum Partner Advisory Board, Kungl. slottet, onsdagen den 27 mars 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

The queen said at her speech among other things:
Today’s meeting has focused on the role that Global Child Forum can play in encouraging business to drive change for children. We have asked you, as our partners, advisors and friends, for input on our new course – a course that will call on the organization’s strengths and unique positioning, to increase our relevancy for business.
Why do we do this? Because we know that business can be a driver of change. Your position in society comes with opportunities and responsibilities to conduct business in a way that ensures respect for human rights and the well-being of children.
H.M. Drottningens avslutningstal vid Global Child Forum Partner Advisory Board, Kungl. Slottet, onsdagen den 27 mars 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

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Photo at Global Child Forum's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmPbsfhQN2/

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Global Child Forum about the Partner Advisory Board Meeting on 27th March at its website, with some photos
Partner Advisory Board Meeting 2019 _ Global Child Forum

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On 20th November at the Royal Palace
The AI Roundtable: How can we use AI as a catalyst for child safety online?
Global Child Forum and the World Childhood Foundation will host a one-day expert roundtable at the Stockholm Royal Palace on the potential and limits of artificial intelligence (AI) to help combat online child sexual abuse. Participation is by invitation only.
In order to harness the power of AI to safeguard children online, 40 experts and thought-leaders from business and academia, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies and child protection organisations will be convened to the global roundtable, under the patronage of their Majesties Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
The AI Roundtable 2019 _ Global Child Forum

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Global Child Forum turns 10!

This year marks Global Child Forum’s 10-year anniversary – and while the organization’s name has changed from World Child and Youth Forum to Global Child Forum – our vision, and that of our founders’, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustav and H.M. Queen Silvia, has not. We remain steadfast in our support for the world’s children and helping them live healthy, happy, just and prosperous lives.
Global Child Forum turns 10_ Reflections from the past decade _ Global Child Forum

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On 20th November at the Royal Palace
The AI Roundtable: How can we use AI as a catalyst for child safety online?
Global Child Forum and the World Childhood Foundation will host a one-day expert roundtable at the Stockholm Royal Palace on the potential and limits of artificial intelligence (AI) to help combat online child sexual abuse. Participation is by invitation only.
In order to harness the power of AI to safeguard children online, 40 experts and thought-leaders from business and academia, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies and child protection organisations will be convened to the global roundtable, under the patronage of their Majesties Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
The AI Roundtable 2019 _ Global Child Forum

Invitation to the AI Roundtable
https://twitter.com/ALLAI_EU/status/1158729270136582144

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Global Child Forum 2020
On October 8th, Global Child Forum will provide business leaders and sustainability professionals the latest strategies, tangible insights and tools to understand and address corporate impact on children’s rights.
We will explore the transformations that are creating a Changing Climate for Children’s Rights and Business and help to pave the way for children and companies to thrive in this era of fast change.
The insights, analysis and initiatives presented at the Forum will spur action for further progress on the children’s rights and business agenda, connecting it to overall sustainability challenges. Through high-level speakers, interactive sessions, networking opportunities and ActionLabs, participants will gain new thinking around how their company can address change and deliver real results for children and their business.
Stockholm Royal Palace 2020 _ Global Child Forum

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Global Child Forum 2020 on October 8th is postponed.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Global Child Forum 2020, originally due to be held in Stockholm on October 8th.
While we do hope that by October the current uncertainties around the spread and risk of COVID-19 will have abated, we feel that given the current state of uncertainty, it is prudent for us to postpone our Forum until 2021. We hope to share with you a new date for the Forum as soon as possible.
Stockholm Royal Palace 2020 _ Global Child Forum

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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia had today a digital meeting with Global Child Forum's Secretary General Cajsa Wiking and Chairperson Anette Brodin Rampe.

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On Wednesday 23 September, the King and Queen, the Crown Princess and Princess Sofia participated in a meeting with the Global Child Forum and their partners.
The Global Child Forum was initiated by the Royal Family in 2009 and is an independent platform that brings together world-leading stakeholders for in-depth dialogue and increased knowledge about children's rights. This year's partner day was attended by the King, Queen, Crown Princess (via link) and Princess Sofia.
The King began Wednesday's meeting with a welcome speech:
"It was in March last year that we held our last meeting of the Partner Advisory Board. Since then, a lot has changed. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all - but not least the children of the world.
The corona virus and its effects hit hard on their security and well-being. Therefore, it feels particularly important that we can hold this meeting today. So that the Global Child Forum can continue its important work, together with you, for the protection and support of children's rights by all sections of society. "
The Partner Day ended with the Queen giving a speech.
Kungafamiljen deltog vid Global Child Forums partnerdag - Sveriges Kungahus

Queen Silvia said at her speech among other things:
The Global Child Forum has also entered into a partnership with the World Benchmarking Alliance and will work with them to better influence companies to prioritize work for children's rights.
This is also a stone that creates rings on the water.
This autumn, the Global Child Forum will hold four digital Action Labs on various themes, with presentations of a number of good corporate initiatives.
Four more stones.
And our meeting here today - our exchange of ideas - is another rock, which hopefully can also create rings on the water.
Dear partners. Your work, and your collaborations, make a difference for children around the world. Thank you for your commitment - and thank you again for being with us today!
H.M. Drottningens avslutningsord vid Global Child Forum Partner Advisory Board, Kungliga Slottet, onsdagen den 23 september 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus
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It was child rights issues that were on the agenda, and the royal couple had gathered a core squad from their Global Child Forum.
- If the coronavirus has taught us anything, it is that our world today is completely interconnected, the queen said.
- A virus in Wuhan could force a child in Ethiopia to leave school. An incomplete purchase order from a seller in Sweden can force a child in Bangladesh to work.
At her side sat Princess Sofia. But where was Crown Princess Victoria? She was missing from the Bernadotte Library - and it turned out that she was stopped for security reasons.
- Considering the pandemic, the Crown Princess was present via a video link, says Ulrika Näsholm at the court's information department.
This is to protect both her and the king - and the Swedish monarchy. The court cannot risk that both the king and his heir to the throne would become ill at the same time.
Kronprinsessan Victoria stoppad – av säkerhetsskäl _ Svensk Dam

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On Thursday, October 8, the King participated in a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum.
Today's meeting was the first of four digital Action Labs organized by the Global Child Forum during the autumn.
The theme of today's discussions was the benefits for companies of engaging in children's rights.
The king opened the forum and said in his speech, among other things:
"As we all know, business is a driver of both economic and social change. Regardless of sector, companies have an enormous impact on children's lives - and that power comes with a great responsibility.
Ladies and gentlemen: Your presence here today is important. Because to support one child, is the first step to supporting an entire generation."
Kungen deltog vid Global Child Forum ActionLab - Sveriges Kungahus

The king's speech
H.M. Konungens välkomsttal vid Global Child Forum Action Lab_ ”The Advantages for Business to Engage with Children’s Rights”, torsdagen den 8 oktober 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus

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Queen Silvia was still in the morning listed to attend this event, but during the day her name was taken away from the calendar and the king attended alone.

King Carl Gustaf's speech yesterday, starts at 1.35

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWRcbCzI3D0

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The King and Queen participated today in a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum, the meeting was the second of four digital "Action Labs" Global Child Forum organizes during the autumn.
The meeting's theme was how future generations are important for the broader social context in which companies operate. The Queen spoke in the beginning of the Action Lab.
Kungaparet deltog vid Global Child Forum Action Lab - Sveriges Kungahus

Queen Silvia's speech (in english)
H.M. Drottningens tal vid Global Child Forum Action Lab 2_ ”Listening to the Change-Maker Generation”, tisdagen den 20 oktober 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9nczKfQUtM

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Queen Silvia and crown princess Victoria participate today in a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum, the meeting is the third of four "Digital Action Labs" Global Child Forum organizes during the autumn. The Action Lab is called "A Collapsing Planet: The Impact of Climate Change on Children’s Health".

“Children’s rights are suffering a severe setback due to the impacts of the #COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we are in a state of environmental emergency that is threatening children’s prospects for a healthy and prosperous future.” Crown Princess Victoria at #GCForum2020
https://twitter.com/GCForum/status/1323642015033294848

“Each year, more than 1,7 million children under the age of five die as a result of avoidable environmental degradation – that is three children every minute, whose lives could have been saved.” Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden #GCForum2020 ActionLab on #climatchange
https://twitter.com/GCForum/status/1323642657869123586

“Our current climate crisis will make every one of the SDGSs less achievable, slowing efforts to eradicate poverty, improve health and protect the environment.” Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at #GCForum2020 on #climatchange & child health.
https://twitter.com/GCForum/status/1323643213140365312

Victoria's speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjycdCXLGPs

On November 3, the Queen and Crown Princess attended a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum.
The impact of climate change on children's health was today's theme.
Drottningen och Kronprinsessan deltog vid Global Child Forum Action Lab - Sveriges Kungahus

H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid Global Child Forum ActionLab 3, tisdagen den 3 november 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus

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Victoria
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At the video of the whole Digital Action Lab on Tuesday we see Victoria giving her closing words of the Action Lab, at this video at 1:05:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONT_Sxfvqgw

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Queen Silvia and princess Sofia participate today in a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum, the meeting is the fourth of four "Digital Action Labs" Global Child Forum organizes during the autumn. The Action Lab is called "Data Mining in the Sandbox: Children's Safety Online".
Sofia gave the opening speech
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Court website
Drottningen och Prinsessan Sofia deltog vid Global Child Forum Action Lab - Sveriges Kungahus

H.K.H. Prinsessan Sofias tal vid Global Child Forum Action Lab 4_ ”Data Mining in the Sandbox_ Children’s Safety Online”, onsdagen den 18 november 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgYFh9Fa6OU

Queen Silvia's closing speech for the Digital Action Labs series
H.M. Drottningens tal vid Global Child Forum ActionLab 4_ “Data Mining in the Sandbox_ Child Online Safety”, onsdagen den 18 november 2020 - Sveriges Kungahus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb_ASfPBmdM