Crowdblog: Putting Women at the Heart of the Global Health Agenda
By FHI 360 & the Women Deliver Community
The global community came together at the London Summit on Family Planning and delivered bold commitments to help girls and women in developing countries access lifesaving contraceptives. Melinda Gates, Babatunde Osotimehin, and other leaders in Family Planning discuss how advocates and government officials are making progress to advance FP2020. Moderated by Patricia Amira, Media Host, Mandala TV | Full post |
Women Deliver site visit: The National Family Planning Board
By Diane Fender, Girls Globe
“Women have the strength and tenacity to overcome adversity and go on to live successful and happy lives.” -Napsiah Omar, Chair of The National Family Planning Board
These were the first few words spoken at the National Family Planning Board site visit to kick off Women Deliver today. | Full post. |
Rumah Solehah is giving HIV-positive women a new lease on life
By Camaro West and Emma Saloranta, Girls Globe
Today, we had the pleasure of attending a field visit organized by Women Deliver and sponsored by Malaysian Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the Ministry of Health. We visited Rumah Solehah, a support and medical center for women and children living with HIV/AIDS… | Full post |
MAMA’s Post-Partum Family Planning Messages for Mothers across the World
By Kirsten Gagnaire, Global Director of MAMA
Mothers shape the lives of children, impact communities, and sustain nations through their nurturing and work, serving as a lifeline for future generations to come. When a mother dies, her absence is felt throughout the world….
Crowdblog: Women Deliver – It’s Time!
Crowdblog by Girls Globe
Check out some of the pre-conference highlights from Girls Globe participants.
The Cost of a Woman’s Life
By Zayid Douglas, Program Associate, International Center for Research on Women
Even though Naimah* had sought care a couple of times during her pregnancy at a clinic near her village in western Kenya, she died during childbirth. Her baby lived for a short period afterward before eventually dying, too…
Trending topics: Highlights of Day One at Women Deliver 2013
Crowdblog by FHI 360 & the Women Deliver Community
People are sharing what inspires them to act. We have complied the top trending topics being discussed on Twitter. We invited you to continue to share the videos and photos that inspire you!
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