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Daw Moo Roe (56) has been a TBA for 35 years, ‘I can’t remember exactly how many babies I’ve delivered. It must be more than 80 – including twins.’ She knows her village relies on her and that’s why the training is important. ‘I want to improve what I do,’ she says.
Photo: Christian Aid/KAUNG HTET
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Pictured: Alex Farman-Farmaian (left) and High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein (right).
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for IWHC
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for IWHC
In Malawi, deaths in childbirth are not uncommon. Not only is there a lack of facilities and ambulances, but women are often unaware of the complications that may arise. Our partner FOCUS is working with local communities to help women to attend ante-natal classes so they know what to expect, and understand the benefits of giving birth in a hospital or health-centre rather than at home.
Increasing access to voluntary family planning services is key to the success of Millennium Development Goal 5, which calls for reducing maternal mortality and achieving universal access to reproductive health services. With renewed country interests and commitments, now is a crucial moment to ensure this important, cost-effective intervention is part of a scaled up global maternal health response. Maureen Norton, senior technical advisor with USAID’s Office of Population and Reproductive Health; Jessica Bowers, portfolio director for Every Mother Counts; Jonathon Cooper, country director of Marie Stopes Uganda; Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, senior director of CARE’s Health Equity Unit; and Sarah Craven, chief of UNFPA’s Washington Office spoke at the Wilson Center on July 31 about achieving this goal.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/the-role-family-planning-impro...
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Pictured: Monica Oguttu (left) and Erin Williams (right).
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for IWHC
Evening before surgery: Waiting for the mag citrate to work...
(because of my history with abdominal adhesions and implants my dr wanted to make sure my bowels were empty before operating tomorrow, to reduce the risk of fatal complications. I don't like the thought of pooping myself half to death tonight, and I REALLY don't like the taste of the laxative, but I absolutely don't want her to have an increased risk of nicking my bowel and killing me :P ... so yeah :P )...
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
Dr Rekha Sinha,54 year old performs a medical examination on Laxmi Devi,27 year old, who has come for monthly check up during her pregnancy at the primary health centre (PHC) at Bidupur in district Vaishali in Bihar. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Surakshit Abhiyan, PMSMA, envisages improvement in the quality and coverage of Antenatal Care (ANC), Diagnostics and Counselling services under the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Strategy.
Prime Minister supported initiative supporting Safe motherhood.
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
With the Millennium Development Goals coming to a close and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under consideration, the international community has a unique opportunity to define the next priorities for global development. Coming on the heels of this year’s United Nations General Assembly meeting, a panel of three development experts discuss key issues that are underrepresented – or missing altogether – on the SDG agenda: climate change, peace and governance, and reproductive health.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/three-great-ideas-werent-the-u...
This girl on the right is bashful and shy because she has a severe case of ringworm on her face. Khun Veasna, a pharmacist working with PSI Cambodia was able to provide the mother with a prescription for the cream necessary to cure the ringworm. PSI was in the area promoting a local clinic, to be held the following day, providing birth control for rural women.
PSI (Population Services International) is working in this area to provide counselling and access to birth control to women as part of their reproductive health program.
PSI is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low-income and vulnerable populations in more than 60 developing countries. With programs in malaria, reproductive health, child survival, HIV and tuberculosis, PSI promotes products, services and healthy behavior that enable low-income and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. Products and services are sold at subsidized prices rather than given away in order to motivate commercial sector involvement.
Kampong Speu, Cambodia. November 2008.
NARAL president Ilyse Hogue and Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards right before the big rally (10,000 Texans showed up!)
With the Millennium Development Goals coming to a close and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under consideration, the international community has a unique opportunity to define the next priorities for global development. Coming on the heels of this year’s United Nations General Assembly meeting, a panel of three development experts discuss key issues that are underrepresented – or missing altogether – on the SDG agenda: climate change, peace and governance, and reproductive health.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/three-great-ideas-werent-the-u...
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
photo by Lorena Espinoza Peña
May 6, 2009 in the Dominican Republic: protest against Congress' new legislation to severely restrict reproductive health access.
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
photo by Lorena Espinoza Peña
May 6, 2009 in the Dominican Republic: protest against Congress' new legislation to severely restrict reproductive health access.
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Pictured: Ayo Roach (left) and Cynthia Eyakuze (right).
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
photo by Lorena Espinoza Peña
May 6, 2009 in the Dominican Republic: protest against Congress' new legislation to severely restrict reproductive health access.
Pen Sopheak, a midwife working for PSI, describes different methods of birth control at a one-day reproductive health clinic run by PSI at a local health centre in the countryside near Kampong Speu, Cambodia.
PSI (Population Services International) is working in this area to provide counselling and access to birth control to women as part of their reproductive health program.
PSI is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low-income and vulnerable populations in more than 60 developing countries. With programs in malaria, reproductive health, child survival, HIV and tuberculosis, PSI promotes products, services and healthy behavior that enable low-income and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. Products and services are sold at subsidized prices rather than given away in order to motivate commercial sector involvement.
Kampong Speu, Cambodia. November 2008.
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC
How can communications professionals, policymakers, and academic experts effectively communicate environmental and health issues in a skeptical era? In the first of two panels, communications directors from U.S. and UN agencies and environmental and health NGOs discussed the relationships and negotiations that underlie action (or inaction) in a major policy-making capital like Washington, D.C. In the second panel, five speakers explored the cultural and social causes and consequences of climate change skepticism (especially American climate change skepticism) and consider the implications for national and international efforts to address global climate change. This two-part discussion is sponsored by the Environmental Communication Division of the National Communication Association.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/talking-science-environmental-...
Dr Silki Saloni,30 year old performs a medical examination on Gita Devi,23 year old, during the monthly check up under the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Surakshit Abhiyan (PMSMA) at primary health centre (PHC) at Desari in district Vaishali in Bihar. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Surakshit Abhiyan, PMSMA, envisages improvement in the quality and coverage of Antenatal Care (ANC), Diagnostics and Counselling services under the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Strategy.
Prime Minister supported initiative supporting Safe motherhood.
On April 17, 2018, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) celebrated its 2018 Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. IWHC recognized the work of renowned human rights champion Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who received the IWHC Visionary Leadership Award; and Kenyan activist Monica Oguttu, Executive Director of the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET), who received the Joan B. Dunlop Award.
Photo: Sean Sime for IWHC.
Dr Silki Saloni,30 year old performs a medical examination on Gita Devi,23 year old, during the monthly check up under the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Surakshit Abhiyan (PMSMA) at primary health centre (PHC) at Desari in district Vaishali in Bihar. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Surakshit Abhiyan, PMSMA, envisages improvement in the quality and coverage of Antenatal Care (ANC), Diagnostics and Counselling services under the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Strategy.
Prime Minister supported initiative supporting Safe motherhood.
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...
Young people make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage.
Investing in the health and human rights of young people will be key to achieving the goals and objectives set out by USAID and other donors to tackle the challenges faced by young people around the world. Panelists will discuss how addressing the diverse needs of today’s young people is critical to achieving broader global health and development goals; how young people are currently impacted by these issues; and the role that governments, donors, and other partners play in working with young people to ensure their health and rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/what%E2%80%99s-youth-got-to-do...