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Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Asia and the Pacific regional forum on strengthening partnerships with faith-based organisations in addressing ICPD : a report on the conference proceedings

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: United nations population fund (UNFPA)
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  • Keywords: co-operation between organizations, religious institutions, population, reproductive health, social development, mortality, maternal welfare, asia and the pacific, asia
This report presents the discussions and recommendations made at a two-day consultation to assess the nature and impact of the partnerships in the areas of maternal health, gender equality, migration and youth welfare. Documented are the experiences, best practices and lessons learned.

AIA : Adolescence, idée, action

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: International women's health coalition (IWHC)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: reproductive health, cameroon
Through educational sessions and community outreach, AIA strives to reach these girls early with vital information about their bodies and their rights, providing them with the skills to navigate their adolescent years in good health.

Sexual and reproductive health : research and action in support of the Millennium development goals : biennial report 2006-2007

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO). Department of reproductive health and research (RHR)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: maternal welfare, maternal health services, abortion, family planning
This report presents an overview of the work of the Department of Reproductive Health and Research, which includes the UNDP/UNFPA/ WHO/World Bank. It covers both research activities and the technical support initiatives.

Introducing the community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives in Uganda

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Family health international (FHI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: reproductive health, uganda
Save the Children USA, Family Health International, and the Uganda Ministry of Health introduce the injectable depot-medroxyprogresterone acetate in Uganda. The intervention included a safety and feasibility study in the district of Nakasongola, scale-up in additional districts and advocacy efforts.

Women deliver : invest in women : it pays

| cop. 2007-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Women deliver
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: maternal welfare, pregnancy, women's rights
Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization bringing together voices from around the world to call for action against maternal death.
 

About this portal

This information portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents. It shares examples of practical projects and initiatives that have been undertaken to contribute to Millennium Development Goal 5: Improving maternal health, particularly in developing countries. Find your resources in the database.