Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are improved by 2015, according to a major new report launched today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. It is a responsibility of governments and their political leaders and an investment … [Read more...] about The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG
Archives for July 2011
Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award
Recently on United Nations Public Service Day, a ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by the United Nations in which annual Public Service Awards were awarded to winning entries from various countries for their innovative initiatives. Awardees received a trophy and a certificate of … [Read more...] about Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award
The Asia Foundation launches Choose Books, Change Lives, an online initiative for children in 18 developing countries’ schools across the continent
The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program has joined hands with San Francisco bookstore Green Apple Books and launched “Choose Books, Change Lives,” an online book initiative benefiting schools in 18 developing countries in Asia. “Choose Books, Change Lives” has been developed to bridge the gap … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation launches Choose Books, Change Lives, an online initiative for children in 18 developing countries’ schools across the continent
Radio Netherlands Worldwide to get government funding beginning 2013, promote freedom of speech in countries with poor information access
Radio Netherlands Worldwide will be getting the funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs starting in 2013 amounting to €14 million that will be set aside in the ministry’s annual budget for ‘freedom of speech’ – providing independent information for countries where public access to information … [Read more...] about Radio Netherlands Worldwide to get government funding beginning 2013, promote freedom of speech in countries with poor information access
Safe and Friendly Cities for All, a five-year program launched by UNICEF and its partner UN organizations
UNICEF in cooperation with UN-HABITAT and UN Women has launched “Safe and Friendly Cities for All,” a five-year programme aimed at making women and children feel safer in their local neighbourhoods, while improving their quality of life. The initiative will start with pilot project in select cities … [Read more...] about Safe and Friendly Cities for All, a five-year program launched by UNICEF and its partner UN organizations
SEJ seeks applications for funding to enhance the quality and quantity of environmental journalism
Sourced from: http://www.mladiinfo.com/ Society of Environmental Journalists’ (SEJ’s) Fund for Environmental Journalism is seeking applications for grants of up to $3,500 to help underwrite environmental reporting projects and entrepreneurial ventures. PURPOSE The purpose of the Fund for … [Read more...] about SEJ seeks applications for funding to enhance the quality and quantity of environmental journalism
Applications invited from young European journalists and emerging editors to attend the M100 Youth Media Workshop in Potsdam
Politicians, foundations and educational institutions across the world have putting-in lots of efforts in recent years to reach poorly educated and politically distant social groups. Unfortunately, the success has remained mostly moderate. Instead many young people seem to turn away from politics … [Read more...] about Applications invited from young European journalists and emerging editors to attend the M100 Youth Media Workshop in Potsdam
