“Our aim is simple: Sign up a million people to speak out against the
needless deaths of women in pregnancy and childbirth around the world.
A woman loses her life every minute of every day and her baby often dies too. 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries, almost all can be prevented”
A woman loses her life every minute of every day and her baby often dies too. 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries, almost all can be prevented”
“Tackling maternal mortality must be a priority for all of us“ - Sarah Brown, Global Patron, White Ribbon Alliance
“My mother means everything to me..She is my whole inspiration, the person I lean on, the person I confide in and I’m truly grateful to her...she is my best friend.“ - Naomi Campbell, White Ribbon Alliance Ambassador
“We all have to stick together and that is what White Ribbon Alliance is all about. So please give it as much support as you can. Because you know what? Mums really matter!“ - Davina McCall, Big Brother Presenter and White Ribbon Alliance supporter
“Any of the good parts that I am are to do with my mother.“ - Kirsty Young, Television Presenter and White Ribbon Alliance supporter
“There is no better investment than safe-guarding the lives of mothers“ - Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General
“There is no excuse for letting mums die as they give birth“ - Sarah Brown, Global Patron, White Ribbon Alliance
“Childbirth mortality should be almost completely preventable. It is an outrage that it has been allowed to continue. “ - Diana Quick, Actress and White Ribbon Alliance Patron
“Pregnancy should be a cause for cheer, not a reason to fear for your life.“ - Madeleine Bunting, The Guardian
“My mum is little, red-haired, funny and very kind. I think she should be President of the Earth because she is the most organized capable person I know. Lauren Laverene, Presenter and White Ribbon Alliance supporter “
Sign Up to Million Mums
Million Mums is an exciting new initiative to bring people together to end the needless deaths of women in childbirth all over the world. Here’s why we need your help…
- Every minute of every day, somewhere in the world, a woman dies due to pregnancy and birth related complications
- In Africa and Asia, pregnancy and childbirth are the number one causes of death amongst women of childbearing age, killing more than half a million women each year
- These deaths leave approximately 2 million children a year motherless. Without their mothers these children are 5-8 times more likely to die before they get to their first birthday.
- Over 80% of these deaths are easily preventable – women are dying needlessly, not for lack of a cure, but because they can’t get healthcare.
This is a tragedy. Together, we can do something about it right now.
Those who sign up and donate £1 or more will be sent a special Million Mums white ribbon pin, designed by Sarah Ferguson.
Please add your name today. It will take you two minutes and will make a massive difference.
If you would like to find out more, please contact us at millionmums@whiteribbonalliance.org
Million Mums On Twitter
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ClaireSWeddings (Claire Streeton): @clairelyoung, great ...it would be good to see you at HDV Harrogate to support Million Mums x -
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ClaireSWeddings (Claire Streeton): anyone from York attending @confidentladies 8th March charity dinner for million mums - I would like to go but need to cadge a lift? xx
Take Action
- 1. Tell 10 of your friends about this campaign, encourage them to sign up, and help Million Mums make a massive difference.
- 2. Check out the White Ribbon Alliance website whiteribbonalliance.org, learn more about the growing global movement - and join us!
- 3. Hold an event to support the Million Mums campaign, from coffee mornings to sponsored walks - it all helps. For inspiration check our Activities Page
- 4. Use the share button below to let people know about Million Mums on your blog, Twitter, Facebook or website.
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