Women's eNews reports on the dire situation of pregnant women in Gaza.
Updates
Innovative Awareness Building Tactic
January 8th, 2009
We recently received an email from Mari Tikkanen who worked on the Push for Change (PUSH) campaign aimed to raise awareness about maternal health in developing countries among the public and political decision makers in Finland.
Top Ten of 2008
January 6th, 2009
Beth Fredrick wrote a REALLY great post today on RH Reality Check of the top ten wins for women's health for 2008. We've copied the quick list below, but click here to read the full details and her opinion of "what's next."
New Financial “Ask” for the US Government
January 5th, 2009
Washington, D.C. – The maternal health community has called on President-Elect Obama and the US government to allocate US$1.3 billion in fiscal year 2010 for maternal and newborn health and support US$1 billion for family planning programs* with clear budgetary tracking. This call to action was endorsed by Family Care International, CARE, White Ribbon Alliance, and many other maternal health organizations.
Campaign to End Fistula Wins Award
December 18th, 2008
The Campaign to End Fistula was recognized as a model for championing collaboration between countries in the Global South, receiving an award of excellence from the United Nations Development Programme.