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Millions of girls in developing countries to be protected against cervical cancer thanks to new HPV vaccine deals |
16 May 2013
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A new record low price for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines will help ensure millions of girls in developing countries can be protected against cervical cancer. The GAVI Alliance is imlpementing its 2010 commitment in support of Every Woman Every Child in part by ensuring that the poorest countries will now have access to a sustainable supply of HPV vaccines for as low as US$ 4.50. Learn more. |
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In honor of Mother's Day, Save the Children presents our 14th annual State of the World's Mothers report. |
07 May 2013
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In advance of Mother's Day on May 13th, Save the Children has released its annual "State of the World's Mothers Report". The reoprt contains details on how mothers & kids fare depending on where they are born. Education, income and political representation of women are all important factors. Learn more,view the full report, and see where your country ranks. |
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UN Secretary-General: Every Woman Every Child is both a global and local movement |
07 May 2013
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At a May 7th "Taking Action" Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke about his own commitment to improving women's and children's health, and emphasized the importance of private sector leaders who understand the importance of corporate social responsibility and giving back – and who believe in taking action. "Every Woman Every Child...is a pioneering example of a new way of tackling common global challenges," he said. "I believe passionately in this effort because of all that I have seen around the world and in my own life." Read the full remarks. |
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Global Vaccine Summit brings vision and commitment to reach children with the vaccines they need |
24 April 2013
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His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will host a vaccine summit April 24-25 in Abu Dhabi to continue momentum in the Decade of Vaccines, a vision and commitment to reach all children with the vaccines they need. Learn more. |
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New UNICEF Nutrition Report: Stunting in children can be defeated |
17 April 2013
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A new UNICEF report issued this week offers evidence that real progress is being made in the fight against stunted growth – the hidden face of poverty for 165 million children under the age of five. The report shows that accelerated progress is both possible and necessary. "Improving Child Nutrition: The achievable imperative for global progress" confirms that a key to success against stunting is focusing attention on pregnancy and the first two years of a child’s life. View the full report and watch a video on stunting.
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WHO and UNICEF launch Integrated Global Plan to end preventable deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea by 2025 |
12 April 2013
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Pneumonia and diarrhea together account for 29 percent of all child deaths globally, resulting in the deaths of more than two million children each year. Countries most affected can end this staggering and unnecessary death toll by fighting the two diseases together in an integrated approach. The Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD), by WHO/UNICEF, goes to the heart of the challenge by recognizing that the only way to combat these two preventable diseases is to not address them separately, but fight them together in an integrated approach. Learn more. |
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1,000 Days and World Malaria Day: The Every Woman Every Child April Newsletter |
12 April 2013
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The Every Woman Every Child April 2013 monthly newsletter features updates on the 1,000 Days moment and World Malaria Day (April 25) as well as news and opinion, events, and more. To access the full newsletter archive click here (enter your email address in the box on the left to subscribe to future updates). |
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