Our children are at risk — it’s time to tame the wild web
We are approaching the lockdown’s one-year anniversary in Toronto, and our children have spent countless hours in an online world exploring the best — and very worst — that humanity has to offer. (March 25, 2021)
National Read a Book Day!
“If you want your voice to be heard by your provincial or federal leaders, this is the handbook that will help you do it!” A book review by Do Justice (September 6, 2019)
Amidst chaos, G7 Summit unleashed a quiet, yet powerful force
“In Charlevoix, Que., and at the development and finance ministers meeting in Whistler, B.C., Canada achieved critical political commitments to stop schools from being the first to close and the last to reopen when crises hit,” an article by Amanda Sussman et al. in the Hill Times (July 3, 2018)
G7 Countdown: How civil society groups hope to get through to leaders
“Do grassroots concerns ever catch the ear of G7 members, in particular that of the host country?” A blog post for Open Canada by Celine Cooper (March 28, 2018)
G7 sherpas wrap up meeting in Waterloo, focus on gender equality for June summit
Amanda Sussman speaks about gender equality on behalf of Plan International Canada during the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Quebec. An article by Danielle Kappele for the CBC (January 31, 2018)
As Canada Kicks Off Its G7 Presidency, Here’s What to Expect
“Ahead of the 2018 G7 summit in Charlevoix, Quebec, Trudeau’s ‘sherpa’ lays out Canada’s progressive agenda, which will include a focus on gender equality and climate change - includes a Q&A with Amanda Sussman,” a re-published blog post published on the Centre for International Governance Innovation by Catherine Tsalikis (December 13, 2017)
The Road to Charlevoix: What to expect from Canada’s G7 presidency
“In an interview with Open Canada ahead of the University of Toronto event, Boehm laid out the government’s priorities for its 2018 G7 presidency,” a re-published blog post for Open Canada by Catherine Tsalikis (December 13, 2017)
Why women and girls, society’s most vulnerable, still need protection from violence
“On the anniversary of the Montreal massacre, December 6 is Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. With the new Minister for the Status of Women listening, it is time for a national strategy on gender violence,” a blog post for Open Canada by Amanda Sussman (December 4, 2015)
Women Will Remain Vulnerable Unless We Act Together
“Girls living in poverty across the developing world are also much more likely to be subjected to violence than their brothers. Many believe girls have no business being in school, “ an article by Amanda Sussman for the Huffington Post (December 4, 2015)
What’s changed for moms and babies since the $2.8B Muskoka Initiative?
“Plan Canada's efforts to increase access to essential maternal, newborn and child health care across seven countries have resulted in remarkable progress, says the organization,” by Erika Tucker for Global News (May 29, 2014)
