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May 06 2010 New Vision, Uganda: Campaign to Reduce Mothers' Deaths Starts, by Conan Businge and Juliet Waswa First Lady and WRA Patron Janet Museveni joins Africa Union Commissioner Bience Gawanas to launch Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternity, Newborn and Child Mortality in Uganda. May 05, 2010 White Ribbon Alliance Celebrates Midwives Saving Lives of Moms and Newborns WRA recognizes the contributions of midwives and calls for investments in skilled health workers in commemoration of the International Day of the Midwife. May 05, 2010 Canada: McTeer accuses Tories of putting women's lives at risk May 05, 2010 Maureen McTeer talks about G8 Maternal Health Initiative on CTV National News Maureen McTeer, wife of former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark speaks out on CTV National News about Canada's leadership to G8 on Harper's Maternal Health Initiative prior to testifying as WRA representative to the Standing Committee on Status of Women. May 05, 2010 At DVF, Mother Knows Best Diane von Furstenberg joins with Georgina Chapman and Christy Turlington Burns to launch "Love is Life" t-shirt benefitting the White Ribbon Alliance. May 02, 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. May 02, 2010 Fiji Sun Highlights Fiji White Ribbon Safe Motherhood Initiative Fiji White Ribbon Safe Motherhood Initiative celebrates Mother's Day at Morris Hedstrom City Centre. 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 Diane von Furstenberg Supports the WRA A petal jersey t-shirt with one of DVF's signature mantras 'Love is Life' inscribed in ribbon detail on the front, is now available for pre-order. This t-shirt celebrates Mother's Day with proceeds benefiting the WRA. April 20, 2010 WRA Welcomes Lancet Study Calls for Accelerated Action to Extend Lifesaving Care to All Women 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 16, 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. April 15, 2010 Seminar Focuses on Child Marriage in Yemen April 12, 2010 Pakistan Deputy Speaker of NA Speaks on Maternal Health at Fatima Jinnah University Rawalpindi April 12, 2010 White Ribbon Charity Event for Babies and Mothers April 11, 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. April 11, 2010 Media: The Times of India: A well-fed daughter is a healthy mum April 09, 2010 Pakistan Media: International the News: Kundi for better healthcare facilities for mother and child April 08, 2010 Advocates Continue to Call on All to 'Play Your Part' during March WRA News: Global Update April 2010 April 4, 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 April 01, 2010 Controversy heightens over Yemen child marriage law Nafissa al-Jaifi, head of the Supreme Council of Women and Children and chair of the National Safe Motherhood Alliance, is among leaders calling for a bill to raise the age of marriage March 31st, 2010 Time to say NO to maternal deaths Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete joins WRATZ at White Ribbon Day March 31st, 2010 WRASM-Malawi Chair and JHPEIGO Chief of Party quoted about quality of care issues in Malawi health centers Tambudzi Rashidi, Chair of the White Ribbon Allaince for Safe Motherhood - Malawi's Board of Trustees and Chief of Party for JHPIEGO in Malawi is quoted in this expose about the challenges many Malawian women face in seeking safe delivery services. March 29, 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. March 26th, 2010 Mummo Magazine Check out the amazing new Mummo Mag, by Mums, for Mums created by Jo Rheam (the brains behind Million Mums) March 25th, 2010 Brigid McConville blogs from WRA India, Part 3 Click here to read Brigid's blog March 22nd, 2010 Ugandan Pop Star Bobi Wine Educates Youth on Safe Motherhood March 22, 2010 Brigid McConville blogs from WRA India, Part 2 Click to read Brigid's latest Blog! March 22, 2010 Blog Update from Betsy McCallon's visit with WRA Rwanda Click to Read Betsy's latest Blog! March 21, 2010 WESTFIELD'S : THE GREATEST FASHION SHOW ON EARTH Westfield London has partnered with fashion magazine Sunday Times Style to bring host to The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth to support the WRA. March 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. March 19, 2010 "A celebration of women" in the Spenborough Guardian (UK) click to read the article March 19, 2010 Celebrating March for Mothers with Calls to Ensure All Women Everywhere Lifesaving Care WRA News: Global Update March 2010 March 18, 2010 White Ribbon Alliance DC Office is Looking for Administrative/Program Officer Click to read more about this employment opportunity with the White Ribbon Alliance March 18, 2010 International Women's Day marked with events across Reading Learn more about the Reading International Solidarity Centre raising funds for the Million Mums campaign on International Women's Day in Get Reading (UK). March 18, 2010 Betsy McCallon blogs from WRA Rwanda Click to read the latest Blog! March 18, 2010 Signs of spring are everywhere, which means the White House Correspondents Garden Brunch is just around the corner Click to learn more about the WHCD Garden Brunch, where in 2009 it was given in honor of the Mother's Day Every Day campaign - and will be again this May. March 16, 2010 Zoe's fight for Third World Mums Radio presenter Zoe Ball is backing the 'A Minute For Mothers' campaign, organised by the White Ribbon Alliance, Save The Children and other charities, to help pregnant women. Read more in The Sun (UK). 16/03/10 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. 16/03/10 White Ribbon Day celebrations in Tanzania click to read Betsy McCallon's Blog from White Ribbon Day in Tanzania 10/03/09 The White Ribbon Alliance's Convoy to Kampala click through to read Maeve's complete blogs! 11/03/10 First Lady Janet Museveni encourages youth to join safe motherhood efforts Click here to read the full article 10/03/10 FORMER AMBASSADOR, CONGRESSMAN, NGO LEADER RALLIES TO BIPARTISAN MATERNAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN Ambassador Mark Green (Ret.) — Malaria No More Policy Center managing director and former Ambassador to Tanzania and Republican Congressman from Wisconsin— has become the newest champion to officially join Mothers Day Every Day - click to read more! 09/03/10 I have raised K25 million for safe motherhood in Malawi - Joyce Banda Read in the Nyasa Times about Malawi Vice President, Joyce Banda, who has managed to raise K25 million from the private sector to help in safe motherhood so that the country remains on track to achieving one of the UN Millennium Development Goals of reducing maternal mortality. 09/03/10 Women MP's Advocate for Expectant Mothers Clink on the link to read Ambrose Gahene's article in allAfrica about the Rwanda Parliamentarian Women Forum, in partnership with the WRA, who have called on all Rwandans to protect the lives of expectant mothers and fight all forms of violence against women. 08/03/10 Birth Atlas flyer decries maternal deaths as century's greatest health inequity Click here to see "100 Years of Maternal Health," a WRA publication 08/03/10 Childbirth death risk in third world as bad as UK 100 years ago Click on the link to read Matt Williams' article in The Scotsman about the coalition of UK charities that has called on world leaders to give greater priority to maternal and child health on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day 08/03/10 International Women's Day call for labour deaths action Pregnant women in developing countries face the same risk of death as women in the UK did 100 years ago, according to a coalition of campaign groups. Read more in Jane Dreaper's article in BBC News. 08/03/10 500,000 mothers are still dying in childbirth Click on the link to read Jo Steele's article in The Metro (UK) 08/03/10 Thousands of Pregnant Women as much at risk today as 100 years ago March on Millennium Bridge to call for greater investment in women and maternal health 08/03/10 Happy International Women's Day from Bridget McHenry in Bangkok! Click on the link to read the blog from Bridget McHenry, Senior Program Advisor of the WRA 08/03/10 The White Ribbon Alliance's Convoy to Kampala Click on the link to follow the blog! 08/03/10 MPs to Celebrate Women's Day in Gicumbi Click on the link to read Edwin Musoni's article in allAfrica highlighting how the Forum for Women Parliamentarians and the WRA-Rwanda will mark International Women's Day in the Gicumbi District 08/03/10 International Women's Day: a call for reduced childbirth risks Click to read the article on Baby Chums by Shawn Douglas highlighting the coalition of UK campaign groups calling for global reductions in pregnancy and childbirth risks. 07/03/10 Naomi Campbell: Evolution of a supermodel Click on the link to read about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell in The Times (UK) 05/03/10 TV star Tess Daly joins the Sarah Brown celebrity dinner club Click to read about the International Women's Day dinner party held in London on behalf of the White Ribbon Alliance in The Daily Mail (UK) 05/03/10 Government must put in check for maternal, infant deaths Read Devotha John's article in The Citizen highlighting an interview with White Ribbon Alliance Tanzania National Coordinator Rose Mlay about White Ribbon Day - coming up on March 15th 05/03/10 Tess Daly and Sarah Brown bond over motherhood BBC presenter Tess Daly, Prime Minister's wife and WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown and singer Annie Lennox were among the celebrity guests attending the WRA's International Women's Day Dinner Party in London. Find out more in The London Evening Standard! 05/03/10 Celebrities attend safe motherhood event Celebrities including WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown and the singer Annie Lennox rubbed shoulders last night at an event promoting safe motherhood. Learn more on The Telegraph (UK). 05/03/10 India launches new drive against pregnancy deaths Click to read Geeta Pandey's article in BBC News covering WRA-India's campaign "Play Your Part" 05/03/10 Assam records highest maternal mortality rate in the country Click on the link to read more and learn what WRA-India leaders have to say in the article in The Hindu. 05/03/10 An invitation to dinner Click to learn more about Living with Kids' virtual International Women's Day dinner party 05/03/10 Insurgency main reason for Assam's high maternal mortality Click on the link to read more about Assam in India's northeast that has the country's highest rate of maternal mortality, and learn what WRA-India leaders have to say in the article in Prokerala. 09/03/10 Women MP's Advocate for Expectant Mothers Clink on the link to read Ambrose Gahene's article in allAfrica about the Rwanda Parliamentarian Women Forum, in partnership with the WRA, who have called on all Rwandans to protect the lives of expectant mothers and fight all forms of violence against women. 04/03/10 Uganda First Lady speaks at WRA breakfast Emphasizing that no woman should die while giving birth , Mrs. Museveni challenges the corporate sector to contribute to safe motherhood. 04/03/10 First Ladies and Fashion Icons Rally for Healthy Pregnancy and Safe Childbirth WRA News: Global Update March 2010 02/03/10 "Restoring Hope for Women in Africa" by Mothers Day Every Day Advisory Committee Member Dana Perino on Fox News 02/03/10 Women Build Bridges of Peace on International Women's Day Women for Women International is partnering with the Women's Institute, and is joined by the White Ribbon Alliance and 25 other organizations committed to women's rights in the UK and around the world. Click on the link to learn more. 01/03/10 Yoga Magazine (UK) celebrates International Women's Day with the WRA Click on the link to learn more! 01/03/10 Convoy to Kampala White Ribbon Alliance Unites Uganda's Most Powerful Voices to Celebrate 100th Year of International Women's Day 01/03/10 White Ribbon Alliance Unites Uganda's Most Powerful Voices to Celebrate 100th Year of International Women's Day 20/10/09 Former Prime Minister Joe Clark visits Korle Bu Hospital following delivery of $1 Million Worth of Donated Medical Equipment and Supplies from Canada This project benefits a maternity ward of one of Ghana's hospitals and stems from Former First Lady Maureen McTeer's work with the White Ribbon Alliance. 28/02/10 Cool Mom Picks - on board with the WRA's Global Dinner Party for International Women's Day! 24/02/10 Naomi Campbell gets Elle honour WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell has been given the Outstanding Contribution trophy at the Elle Style Awards in recognition of her 25-year career and charity work; read more in The Times of India 24/02/10 Celebrate International Women's Day with the White Ribbon Alliance 24/02/10 DIANE von FURSTENBERG SUPPORTS THE WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE FOR MOTHER'S DAY 2010 23/02/10 Duchess of York plans 'global Mumsnet' to bring women together Read more about active WRA supporter Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, in The Telegraph UK 23/02/10 Campbell honoured at style awards WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell was given the Outstanding Contribution Award at last night's Elle Style Awards; read more on Ireland On-line 22/02/10 Naomi Campbell, Campbell To Fly To Haiti Read more about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell in Contact Music 22/02/10 Vivienne Westwood and Naomi Campbell join forces for Fashion for Relief Haiti Read Hilary Alexander's article in The Telegraph UK about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell and the veteran designer Vivienne Westwood 22/02/10 WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown presents WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell the Outstanding Contribution Award at the ELLE Style Awards Click on the link to read a transcript of Sarah Brown's speech 20/20/2001 Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown displays model behaviour joining a supermodel line-up to launch Fashion For Relief" in the Daily Mail WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell makes plans for her next Fashion For Relief 20/10/09 From Laval to London's fast lane Click to read Rene Bruemmer's article in The Gazette (Canada) about the VP of Lotus cars who has teamed with WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell to help Haitians 19/02/10 Fashion for Relief: Kate Moss returns to the catwalk alongside Geri Halliwell, David Walliams and Nicola Roberts for Haiti charity show Click to read more of WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief in Victoria Ward's article in the Mirror UK 19/02/10 Thanks £1million! Kate Moss and Geri Halliwell help Naomi Campbell raise funds for Haiti Learn more about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief show in London in Emily Sheridan's article on the Daily Mail UK 19/02/10 WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown Speaks at London's Somerset House for the Opening of London Fashion Week Click on the link to read a transcript of WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown's speech 18/02/10 Politics And Fashion Join Forces For Haiti Read more about WRA Global Patron Sarah Brown and WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell fundraising efforts in Julia Reid's article on Sky News 18/02/10 TODAY: Watch WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief UK Live 17/02/2010 ELLE talks to Naomi Campbell Read Emma Sells' article in ELLE UK about the WRA's Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell! 16/02/10 Naomi Campbell To Be Awarded For Charity Work WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell will be presented with a special award by ELLE fashion magazine for her outstanding contribution to the fashion industry and her work with the White Ribbon Alliance 16/02/10 Lotus Teams with Naomi Campbell to Raise Funds for Haiti Learn more about the Special Edition "Naomi for Haiti" Evoras that Lotus has designed with WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell! 16/02/10 WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's speaks with CNN in "Fashion Week shows off for Haiti" 15/02/10 Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief WRA Global Ambassador talks with Seven Brown - click on the link to learn more at Hello Beautiful 13/02/10 Supermodel Naomi Campbell and sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars join forces for Haiti In response to the horrific natural disaster that has crippled the nation of Haiti, WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell together with Lotus Cars will be auctioning eight special edition "Naomi for Haiti" Lotus Evora sports cars, with the proceeds from the auction going to help the relief effort in Haiti. 13/02/10 Tributes to Lee Alexander McQueen at New York Fashion Week Charity Gala Stars take to the catwalk in Alexander McQueen creations in memory of the late designer, and in aid of Haiti. Click on the link to read Hilary Alexander's article in The Telegraph UK about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Haiti 12/02/10 ELLE To Honour Naomi Campbell At The ELLE Style Awards 2010 With 'Outstanding Contribution' Award WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell to be honored for her work on behalf of the WRA 12/02/10 Lotus Evora Naomi for Haiti In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell together with Lotus Cars will be auctioning eight special edition "Naomi for Haiti" Lotus Evora sports cars, with the proceeds from the auction going towards the relief effort. 09/02/10 Naomi Campbell Exclusive Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, speaks about 'Half the Sky' and Fashion For Relief Haiti on Fox News 09/02/10 Stepping Up Partnerships and Raising Voices for Mothers and Babies WRA News: Global Update February 2010 09/02/10 "OMG! Naomi Campbell calls Grazia Daily!" Read more about WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell's upcoming Fashion For Relief 08/02/10 Naomi Campbell Holds 'Fashion for Relief' at New York Fashion Week Click on the link to read the article by Diana Mathias in The Epoch Times 05/02/10 JOIN US ON THE BRIDGE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 8TH MARCH 2010 05/02/10 "Once in a lifetime Marchesa fashion experience with Georgina Chapman" Click on the link to learn about the Second Annual charitybuzz Valentine's Day Auction - proceeds from this item will benefit the WRA 05/02/10 Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief" - Haiti: London & NYC 2010 04/02/10 ELLE launches dinner party initiative for charity ELLE invites you to throw a dinner party for your friends and raise money for the WRA at the same time. Click on the link to read Carrie Gorman's article in ELLE UK 04/02/10 Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief ™ – Haiti NYC, 2010 Superstars Walk The Runway To Help Save Lives of Mothers and Babies in Haiti 03/02/10 "Football in Fada at Livewire" - Amnesty International blogging for human rights Amnesty International's awareness raising caravan is touring Burkina Faso in a campaign to reduce maternal mortality. Click on the link to learn more and how the WRA-Burkina Faso is involved. 03/02/10 Jo Cox, Director of the Maternal Mortality Campaign, travels to Rwanda Click on the link to follow her blog 02/02/10 The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood Presents the Global Dinner Party Guide by Yasmin Mills Celebrating the 100th Year of International Women's Day 20/01/10 Follow Jo Cox, Director of the Maternal Mortality Campaign, on Facebook as she blogs from Davos 25/01/2010 Sarah Brown and Naomi Campbell launch FFR "Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown displays model behaviour joining a supermodel line-up to launch Fashion For Relief" in the Daily Mail WRA Global Ambassador Naomi Campbell makes plans for her next Fashion For Relief |
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