Dire statistics in
regard to maternal mortality galvanized EASSI to put in place a programme on
Sexual Rights and Reproductive Health specifically looking at financing for
this sector in two selected countries of
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal mortality is the global leading cause of death among women and girls of reproductive age. More than 1500 women and girls die every day from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth; that translates to around 550,000 annually.
The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon announced the creation of a new more powerful UN organization for gender equality and empowerment of Women in a special ceremony organized at the UN Headquarters in
From 1-12 March 2010, government officials and representatives of civil society, the media and the private sector will meet at UN Headquarters in New York during the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, to assess what has been achieved since the Beijing Conference, share experiences and good practices and discuss priority actions to deal with persistent obstacles and new challenges.
A Society where all enjoy gender equality, Social Justice and Development
To facilitate follow-up of the Beijing and African Platform for Action in order to enhance the advancement of women and social justice
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