Plan International Australia is honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Sam
Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, as Patron of the leading
humanitarian organisation dedicated to child rights and girls’ equality.
Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of
Australia, said:
“I am honoured to become Patron of Plan International Australia, an organisation at the
forefront of global efforts to uplift and transform the lives of girls. There is no greater catalyst for global change; when girls are empowered, entire societies thrive.
“Plan International’s commitment to ensuring every child has a positive start in life, regardless of the circumstances they are born into, exemplifies the spirit of fairness and equality that
underpins Australian society.
“I look forward to supporting Plan International’s humanitarian mission and to seeing more girls take steps toward reaching their full potential.”
CEO of Plan International Australia, Susanne Legena, welcomed the announcement,
highlighting the significance of her patronage:
“We are delighted to welcome the Governor-General as our Patron, and we look forward to
working together to highlight the transformative effect for communities when girls can take their rightful place as equals. We can shine a brighter light on the issues that matter, strengthening our work for children’s rights and gender equality. The Governor-General’s support will help us drive lasting, positive change for girls and young people everywhere."
Chair of Plan International Australia, Patricia Faulkner AO, added:
“The Governor-General’s patronage is a testament to the values we share with the Australian
community: compassion, social justice, and a commitment to protect the rights and dignity of
every child. We look forward to working together, drawing on the Governor-General’s
longstanding experience in tackling injustice and advancing the rights of women and girls
everywhere.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Plan International Australia
Plan International Australia is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that
advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every
child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just
world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support
children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all
children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.
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