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August 22, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published recently from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

August 19, 2010
Speaking Truth to Power to to Save Africa's Women and Children
WRA News: Global Update August 2010

August 19, 2010
WRA India Premieres Stories of Mothers Saved in New Delhi
The multimedia campaign's India premiere took place in New Delhi, with stories and film about mothers who did not die needlessly during pregnancy or childbirth due to key actions

August 16, 2010
Tonte Ibraye, National Coordinator of the emerging WRA National Alliance in Nigeria, blogs about a stakeholders meeting in Imo State, Nigeria
WRA members describe problems pregnant women face in Imo State, Nigeria and make plans to advocate for more skilled birth attendants and free maternal, newborn and child health services

August 12, 2010
WRA National Alliances in Africa Respond to African Union Summit Communiqué 2010
WRA National Alliances in Burkina Faso, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda explain how they will hold their leaders accountable for changing AU Summit pledges into action

August 10, 2010
Huffington Post: WIE Need You
Arianna Huffington, Sarah Brown and Donna Karan say why they are co-hosting Women: Inspiration & Enterprise Symposium as call to join the fight to save women’s lives around the world

August 9, 2010
Convoy to Kampala Film Now Available
In honor of the 100th year of International Women's Day in March, the Convoy to Kampala, Uganda used music, art, dance, drama and film to raise awareness and capture the many voices calling for healthy pregnancy and safe childbirth for all women

August 6, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published recently from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

August 6, 2010
Message from Global Patron Sarah Brown; Maternal Mortality Campaign Update
Sarah Brown and Maternal Mortality Campaign provide an update on recent progress in maternal and newborn health

August 2, 2010
Thanks to Million Mums from the White Ribbon Alliance
WRA reflects on a successful campaign in the United Kingdom

July 29, 2010
AU Promises Prescribe Action: Achieving Maternal and Child Health in Africa
WRA Deputy Director Betsy McCallon and Director of the Maternal Mortality Campaign Jo Cox blog on the outcomes of the African Union Summit in Kampala, Uganda

July 29, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published recently from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

July 27, 2010
African Union: Actions on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and Development in Africa by 2015
Read the declaration on maternal, newborn and child health from the Fifteenth Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State

July 27, 2010
AU Summit: Less Rhetoric and More Action Needed to Save Women and Children's Lives
Fair Play for Africa, FEMNET, Oxfam, Save the Children and WRA respond to the AU Summit's final declaration

July 22, 2010
Participation and Outcomes from the African Union-Civil Society Organization Pre Summit Meeting
Read the second blog on the Pre Summit Meeting by Rose Mlay, National Coordinator for the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood in Tanzania (WRATZ)

July 21, 2010
Daily News: How Husbands Could Reduce Maternal Deaths
Arumeru District Commissioner Ms. Mercy Silla welcomes the East African Maternal Health Caravan to Tanzania and announces her decision to join WRATZ

July 21, 2010
Eminent Africans Urge AU Leaders to Reach Millennium Goals to Save Women and Newborns
Ahead of the African Union Summit, eminent Africans including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, model and actress Liya Kebede, running star Haile Gebrselassie, and musicians Angélique Kidjo, Baaba Maal and Yvonne Chaka Chaka have written an open letter to AU leaders calling for urgent action to reduce maternal and child deaths

July 21, 2010
Tanzania Daily News: Need to Check Traditional Midwives' Role
Abdulwakil Saiboko of Tanzania’s Daily News interviews Dr. Meshack Massi, WRA Member and Regional Medical Officer in Mwanza during stop there by the East African Caravan for Maternal Health

July 20, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published this week from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

July 20, 2010
WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown Brown Sends Letter to African Union Heads of State
Sarah Brown asks African leaders to commit to concrete actions to further reduce maternal deaths at the African Union Summit this month and the United Nations General Assembly in September

July 16, 2010
Statement of Civil Society Organizations Delivered to the 15th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union
African Civil Society coalition calls on African governments to meet the MDG targets for maternal, newborn and child health; strengthen health systems for universal care; increase domestic resources for health; implement family planning, especially for youths; and integrate health solutions

July 15, 2010
African Union-Civil Society Organization Pre Summit Meeting
Read the blog by Rose Mlay, National Coordinator for the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood in Tanzania (WRATZ)

July 15, 2010
Canada's 'new beginnings' must become France's 'job done' under their 2011 Presidency
Read the blog by Julien Potet of Oxfam France and WRA's Jo Cox of the Maternal Mortality Campaign in English and French

July 15, 2010
Kampala Terrorist Attacks Scuttle Public Rally
Giant Puppets Celebrating Child Health Progress Shelved for Now

July 14, 2010
African Leaders Must Act Now to Save the Lives of Mothers, Newborns and Children, Say People's Organisations from Across the Continent
Today marks the start of a three-day meeting in Kampala, Uganda, of groups demanding urgent progress on health - and calling on African leaders to keep the promises made by governments of the world to dramatically reduce the needless deaths of mothers, their newborns and children

July 14, 2010
WRA Joins Global Call to African Leaders to Act Now to Save the Lives of Mothers, Newborns and Children
WRA joins groups demanding urgent progress on maternal, newborn and child health in advance of this year's African Union Summit

July 13, 2010
Liya Kebede in the Huffington Post: Why Protests Aren't What We Should Remember About the G8
Among news of protests and arrests at the G8 summit, something important was overlooked - critical progress towards saving mothers' lives

July 12, 2010
The Guardian: Stara Thomas Makes Pregnant Women Dance
WRA Global Ambassador Stara Thomas sings safe motherhood song "Play Your Part" and educates Tanzanian women about maternal health during the East African Caravan on Maternal Health

July 9, 2010
WRA Releases Atlas of Birth Urging African Leaders to Invest in Health Workers to Save Lives of Women and Children
Resource includes percentage of births without trained personnel, lifetime risk of maternal mortality, and government expenditure on health by African country

July 7, 2010
Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Ms. Thokozani Khupe Champions Maternal Health
Ms. Thokozani Khupe makes commitment to eradicate user fees for women in childbirth

July 7, 2010
Rallying Across the Globe to Press G8 Leaders to Make Good on Pledges
WRA News: Global Update July 2010

July 6, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published this week from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

July 5, 2010
Tanzania Welcomes the East African Caravan on Maternal Health
Sheila Mulli of the East African Caravan on Maternal Health blogs about WRA Global Ambassador Stara Thomas' performance and speech and other events in Tanzania

July 3, 2010
East African Caravan on Maternal Maternal Health: From Womb to Tomb 3rd July - 16th July 2010
Follow the East African Caravan on Maternal Health by reading the Caravan blog in the lead up to the African Union Summit

July 1, 2010
The G8 2010: A Small Step Forward for Women, but Where Was the Giant Leap?
Read Jo Cox's blog in response to the G8 Muskoka Initiative

June 30, 2010
WRA in Tanzania Releases Message to African Union Summit at Press Conference
Call to action to African leaders includes national acceleration plans for maternal, newborn and child mortality; increased health funding to meet the Abuja target; access to services for the poor; and additional health workers

June 30, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published this week from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

June 28, 2010
UK Prime Minister David Cameron Cameron References Maternal Mortality in Statement on G8 and G20 Summits
In the statement, Cameron says: "As the White Ribbon Alliance points out if you save the mother you save the family; and if you save the family you build a stronger society and a better economy."

June 26, 2010
CPAC-TV Chief Political Reporter Reporter Peter Dusin Interviews WRA Canadian Representative Maureen McTeer about Hope and Disappointment of Canadian Leadership to Maternal and Newborn Health Initiative
Click to watch the interview on CPAC-TV's website

June 25, 2010
With G8 negotiations ongoing in Ontario: what role will the U.S. play?
Having a shared framework for results is critically important but in addition the U.S. must not back away from committing the resources necessary to save lives and improve health systems.

June 24, 2010
Letters sent to Canadian High Commissioners in India, Uganda and Tanzania ask Canada to lead G8 in maternal health; First Lady of Uganda and former First Lady of Tanzania among signatories
Requests Canada lead G8 to double assistance for maternal health, including comprehensive family planning services and to fill the global gap of 3.5 million health workers

June 24, 2010
Will the New UK Government Deliver at This Year's G8?
Read Jo Cox and Brigid McConville's blog as the G8 Summit commences

June 23, 2010
UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Meets Maternal Health Advocate Christy Turlington


June 23, 2010
Stylist: Top Celebrities Sign Up to Support G8 Pressure Group
Celebrities including Naomi Campbell and Scarlett Johansson have signed an open letter calling for the amount of international aid for maternal health to be doubled

June 19, 2010
The Maternal Mortality Digest
Click on the link to access a sampling of news items published this week from around the world related to the topic of maternal mortality.

June 17, 2010
Marie Claire: Celebrities urge world leaders to save women and newborns


June 16, 2010
Letter to G8 Leaders: 15 Million Health Workers Globally Call for Doubling of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Funding
International organizations of midwives, nurses, pediatricians, and gynecologists and obstetricians join WRA in asking G8 leaders for resources to fill the health worker gap

June 15, 2010
Luncheon for Spouses of G20 G20 Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Canada
They Join Maureen McTeer in Appeal to G8 and G20 Leaders to Invest in Maternal Health

June 15, 2010
Celebrities Urge G8 Leaders to Reach Millennium Goals to Save Women and Newborns


June 14, 2010
Glamour: Naomi And Scarlett Support Global Health Campaign
Naomi Campbell and Scarlett Johannson are amongst a number of celebrities who have signed an open letter to G8 leaders, calling for them to make a serious commitment to promoting the health of mothers and children around the world

June 9, 2010
Internationally acclaimed Canadian singer Celine Dion lends her support to White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood appeal to G8 leaders


June 8, 2010
UNFPA Dispatch - Multimedia Exhibit Opens: Stories of Mothers Saved (and Lost)
The multimedia exhibit, which premiered at the Women Deliver conference, presents stories of women from around the world who have survived childbirth under often harrowing conditions.

June 8, 2010
CBC Radio interviews WRA's Maureen McTeer about the Canadian government's maternal health initiative


June 7, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Event Tonight at Women Deliver


June 7, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved exhibition opens: Read the final blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
Today, Stories of Mothers Saved makes its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is the last posting in our countdown to Women Deliver.

June 4, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience: Read Julia White's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In three days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Julia White's account of her participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

June 4, 2010
The Atlas of Birth to Be Launched at Women Deliver Conference in Washington, DC
Calls for Political Leadership and Resources to Extend Lifesaving Care to All Women

June 3, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience: Read Lekha Nair's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In four days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Lekha Nair's account of her participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

June 2, 2010
WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown Brown Sends Message to Women Deliver


June 2, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience: Read Hermengild Mayunga's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In five days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Hermengild Mayunga's account of his participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

June 1, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience: Read Francois Zoungrana's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In six days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Francois Zoungrana's account of his participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

May 31, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience: Read Ahsan Mehboob's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In seven days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Ahsan Mehboob's account of his participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

May 28, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience - Read Jameel Aldrbashi's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In 10 days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Jameel Aldrbashi's account of his participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

May 27, 2010
Stories of Mothers Saved Participants Share Their Experience - Read Smita Maniar's blog in our countdown to the Women Deliver Conference
In 11 days, Stories of Mothers Saved will make its official debut at the Women Deliver Conference 2010 from 7 - 9 June 2010 in Washington, D.C. This is Smita Maniar's account of her participation in Stories of Mothers Saved.

May 26, 2010
WRA and Advocates Call on UK Leaders to Work Toward Doubling G8 Aid for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health


May 20, 2010
WRA Global Secretariat Awards Small Grants for Removing Barriers to Quality Healthcare
Congratulations to Organizations in Fiji, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Nigeria!

May 17, 2010
Celebrating Moms and Uniting Leaders
WRA News: Global Update May 2010

April 22, 2010
Buy the champagne but don't pop the cork just yet: New study shows a welcome decrease in global maternal mortality but highlights the need to accelerate action to meet the 2015 goal
Click on the link to read Jo Cox's blog, Director of the Maternal Mortality Campaign

April 20, 2010
The G(irls)20 Summit
Click here to learn more about a tremendous opportunity for girls aged 18-20 from G20 countries!

April 8, 2010
Advocates Continue to Call on All to 'Play Your Part' during March
WRA News: Global Update April 2010

March 19, 2010
Celebrating March for Mothers with Calls to Ensure All Women Everywhere Lifesaving Care
WRA News: Global Update March 2010

March 19, 2010
"A celebration of women" in the Spenborough Guardian (UK)


March 4, 2010
First Ladies and Fashion Icons Rally for Healthy Pregnancy and Safe Childbirth
WRA News: Global Update March 2010

February 24, 2010
First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda Mrs. Jeannette Kagame speaks at Maternal Mortality Campaign Meeting at No. 10 Downing Street


February 24, 2010
First Lady of Ethiopia Azeb Mesfin speaks at Maternal Mortality Campaign Meeting at No. 10 Downing Street


February 19, 2010
OPPORTUNITY: WRA Seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant


February 9, 2010
Stepping Up Partnerships and Raising Voices for Mothers and Babies
WRA News: Global Update February 2010

February 3, 2010
Jo Cox, Director of the Maternal Maternal Mortality Campaign, travels to Rwanda
Click on the link to follow her blog

January 29, 2010
Follow Jo Cox, Director of of the Maternal Mortality Campaign, on Facebook as she blogs from Davos


January 8, 2010
A message from Global Patron Sarah Brown


November 27, 2009
Sarah Brown: midwives crucial to stopping women dying in childbirth
Sarah Brown, the Global Patron of the WRA and Prime Minister's wife of the UK, has called for more to be done to stop women dying in childbirth around the world.

November 22, 2009
"More efforts made to reduce mortality rate" by Levina Kato in Tanzania's Daily News


September 25, 2009
"A Q & A with Sarah Brown" by Laura Dunn on Gair Rhydd
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September 24, 2009
Important Dinner For Women: Jessica Alba, Sarah Brown And More Gather In New York For Maternal Health Event
Hosted by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Wendi Murdoch and Indra Nooyi, WRA Patron Sarah Brown delivers keynote speech.

September 24, 2009
"Women step up pressure for for maternal health" by Alexandra Frean in the Times Online
WRA Patron Sarah Brown gathers with 300 of the globe's most influential women in New York on Wednesday night determined to help tackle one of the most pressing but least noticed issues holding back global economic recovery: maternal health.

September 24, 2009
Standout Females Headline Important Dinner for Women


September 24, 2009
"A Changing Tide of Opinion for Women and Girls" by Sarah Brown in The Huffington Post


September 23, 2009
Important Dinner for Women: WRA Patron Sarah Brown Delivers Keynote Speech


September 23, 2009
WRA Patron Sarah Brown Blogs - from New York at the United Nations General Assembly and Clinton Global Initiative to the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh


September 22, 2009
WRA Patron Sarah Brown delivers speech at Clinton Global Initiative Girls and Women Dinner in New York


September 17, 2009
There are two women to see you, Gordon... Pregnant Zoe Ball and celebrities turn up at No10
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown met with women ahead of the U.N. general assembly where free healthcare in developing countries will be discussed

September 17, 2009
Future moms visit Number 10 on campaign to improve healthcare
The Prime Minister and WRA Patron Sarah Brown welcomed a group of expectant mothers to Downing Street to hear about their campaign to improve healthcare for pregnant women in developing countries.

September 15, 2009
WRA Ambassador Naomi Campbell donates


September 1, 2009
Maternal Mortality Campaign Meeting Held


August 15, 2009
Maternal Health - at the centre of development
By Sarah Brown, Patron, the White Ribbon Alliance

July 30, 2009
"A Tipping Point on Maternal Mortality?" by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times


July 21, 2009
Naomi Campbell Donates Birkin Bag for White Ribbon Appeal
Naomi Campbell is the next philanthropic celebrity to donate one of her own Hermes Birkin bags to charity auction.

July 21, 2009
"We Need A Global Fund for Moms" by MDED Advisory Committee Member Liya Kebede in The Huffington Post


July 10, 2009
"Making our mothers proud" by Chloe Angyal in The Examiner


July 10, 2009
Update on G8's commitment to Maternal Mortality and Millennium Development Goals
By Alexis Glick of Fox Business

July 9, 2009
Maternal Mortality: Will the G8 Leaders Do What They Promised?
By Alexis Glick of Fox Business

July 9, 2009
IIF Taskforce calls on G8 to support their recommendations on innovative financing


July 8, 2009
WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown Brown Blogging and Tweeting from the G8 Summit


July 7, 2009
Brown pledges to prioritise global effort to cut maternal mortality


July 7, 2009
White Ribbon News: WRA Ambassador Naomi Campbell sends message to G8 Summit Host, Prime Minister Berlusconi


July 7, 2009
"Global Campaign Calls on G8 Leaders To 'Make Their Mothers Proud', Fight for Maternal Health" in The Huffington Post


July 7, 2009
Saatchi & Saatchi, Freud Comm launch press advertising campaign
Global press advertising campaign directly targets G8 leaders, calling on them to fulfil their commitment to maternal health.

July 6, 2009
WRA delegation hand Melanne Verveer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, a petition from millions of health care workers urging action at the G8


July 6, 2009
Global campaign calls on G8 leaders to make their mothers proud


July 6, 2009
Members of WRA, Maternal Mortality Campaign, and Make Poverty History urge Prime Minister Harper to take a stand against maternal mortality at the G8


July 4, 2009
Unanimous call to PM Harper to assume leadership role in reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity at G8
WRA member - Canadian Association of Midwives - urges Canada's leader to ensure improved maternal and infant health in every country.

July 3, 2009
It's Time to Make Mothers a Priority
By Sia Nyama Koroma, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in The Huffington Post

July 2, 2009
WRA asks G8 leaders to commit to urgent action to reduce maternal mortality around the world


July 2, 2009
Prime Minister Pledges Action On Maternal Mortality
PM Gordon Brown - determined to keep the issue of maternal mortality high on the agenda of the G8 Summit

June 30, 2009
WRA delegation hand PM Gordon Brown a message from health care workers from around the world
Petition urges PM Brown & G8 leaders to take action to prevent maternal mortality

June 30, 2009
14.3 Million Midwives, Nurses and Doctors Demand Action on Maternal Deaths at July G8 Summit


June 15, 2009
Global Leaders Devise Plan to Save Millions of Mothers and Their Newborn Babies
WRA contributes to new report on urgent action plan to save the lives of millions of mothers and newborn babies by the year 2015.

June 10, 2009
Economic Crisis Challenges UN Health Goals: Global Leaders Devise Plan to Save Millions of Mothers and Their Newborn Babies
2009 report of the Global Campaign for the Health Millennium Development Goals

June 4, 2009
Canada's international leaders on maternal mortality congratulate Canadian Parliament


May 29, 2009
Taskforce on International Innovative Financing for Health Systems Releases Report
Key recommendations on health MDGs

May 26, 2009
Statement from the Consultation of Regional Institutions and Networks on High Level Task Force on Innovative International Financing for Health Systems Released


May 19, 2009
The 62nd World Health Assembly
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon & Global Patron of the WRA, Sarah Brown speak out on high rates of maternal deaths.

May 19, 2009
ABC News: Maternal Deaths Deemed Inexcusable,


May 16, 2009
"This Mom Didn't Have to Die" by Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times


May 15, 2009
African First Ladies Health Summit Highlights & Summary Report Released


May 14, 2009
Maternal Mortality Campaign group meets in European Commission in Brussels


May 14, 2009
Civil Society Forum on the High Level Taskforce on Innovative International Financing Report Released


May 8, 2009
Ministers of Health gather for African Union Conference - Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality launched


May 6, 2009
Geri Halliwell joins Sarah Brown in appeal to improve childbirth conditions worldwide
Geri Halliwell, the former Spice Girl and UN Goodwill Ambassador, is joining the Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown to appeal for more investment to save millions of women from birthing injuries and disability.

May 6, 2009
Sarah Brown: campaigning for safe motherhood
Today, Sarah Brown will address the House of Commons as part of the White Ribbon Alliance's "Million Mums" campaign to help reduce maternal mortality in the developing world.

May 6, 2009
Parliamentary Hearing Report on Maternal Morbidity Launched in the House of Commons


May 5, 2009
UN maternal mortality target 'nowhere near being touched'


May 1, 2009
The Huffington Post kicks off Countdown to Mothers Day


April 24, 2009
Day 2 of the African First Ladies Health Summit


April 24, 2009
Sierra Leone's First Lady Koroma and United Kingdom's wife of the Prime Minister Brown share same passion


April 23, 2009
Kenya's Daily Nation reports on African First Ladies Health Summit


April 23, 2009
Nigerian First Lady seeks partnerships on women health issues


April 22, 2009
Sarah Brown speaks before African leaders' wives in plea to cut preventable deaths


April 22, 2009
So much depends on ensuring the health of the world's mothers


April 22, 2009
Naomi Campbell appointed ambassador by Sarah Brown


April 22, 2009
First Lady of Nigeria Moves To Reduce Maternal Mortality


April 22, 2009
The Cameroon Online: 'African First Ladies Summit Ends'


April 22, 2009
Sarah Brown speaks out on maternal deaths


April 22, 2009
Prime Minister's wife praised for an impassioned speech


April 22, 2009
Put Reducing Maternal Mortality at the Top of the Development Agenda


April 21, 2009
Sarah Brown delivers keynote speech at African First Ladies Summit


April 21, 2009
Naomi Campbell Honoured: Global Ambassador to the WRA


April 21, 2009
Build for Mothers and You Build for Everyone


April 18, 2009
Duchess calls for action to cut deaths during childbirth


April 9, 2009
Global Girl Power: Three non-profits advocating for women's rights around the world


April 2, 2009
WRA asks G20 attendees to invest in and empower women


April 1, 2009
Investing in Women: The G20 must support the economic heart of the developing world


March 19, 2009
Members of the European Parliament Parliament back safe motherhood & the WRA


March 16, 2009
Women of the world are crying out for your help


March 15, 2009
Sarah Brown Takes on New Role on Maternal Health


March 13, 2009
WRA urges IIF Taskforce to to strengthen health systems to prevent maternal death


March 12, 2009
New leadership group announced to spearhead drive against maternal mortality


February 26, 2009
Richard Smith on why the private sector is needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals


February 15, 2009
Prime Minister of Norway Thanked for Leadership on MDG 5


February 14, 2009
WRA urges G8 Finance Ministers to prioritize maternal health


February 5, 2009
Newsweek's Tammy Haddad's TamCam features 'Women Rally for Maternal Mortality!'


February 2, 2009
The Girls' Session and Davos according to Maria Eitel of The Huffington Post


February 2, 2009
'Davos, Powerful Women and The Girl Effect' by Carol Hymowitz of Forbes


January 31, 2009
Maternal mortality discussed at 3rd Annual Women's Dinner at the World Economic Forum


January 31, 2009
From the black hole of Davos...rays of light shine through


January 30, 2009
Arianna Huffington of The Huffington Post reports on Davos 2009


January 17, 2009
Sarah Brown reports in Yo Dona, magazine of Spain's leading daily newspaper El Mundo


January 5, 2009
BBC writes 'Predictions and and hopes for 2009...Preventing world's biggest killer'