In line with the strategic direction of the International Planned Parenthood Federations (IPPF) which is based on the importance of upholding sexual and reproductive rights, IPPF developed in collaboration and with the support of GT, a two week intensive course on implementing a rights based … [Read more...] about “Young people: Implementing a sexual and reproductive health and rights approach”- Resource Pack launched by IPPF and GTZ collaboration
Active Youth Tested Recipes, a handbook of best practices for youth and organizations launched by UNV and UNDP in Ukraine
Recently during a press conference in Kiev, UNV, UNDP and the Ministry of Family, Youth and Sport of the Government of Ukraine jointly launched 'Active Youth Tested Recipes', a handbook of best practices for youth and organizations working with youth, and a national Youth Portal to support … [Read more...] about Active Youth Tested Recipes, a handbook of best practices for youth and organizations launched by UNV and UNDP in Ukraine
The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG
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
“Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls”: A Study of Foundations providing funding for women and girls
European foundations have been providing funding for programs to support women and girls around the world. But despite their substantial presence and grantmaking approaches, it may be difficult to identify the exact areas of support, issues of interest and the allocation of funding for such … [Read more...] about “Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls”: A Study of Foundations providing funding for women and girls
“Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women’s Funds”
The report, "Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds" published in 2009 is based upon a research conducted by the Foundation Center and the Women's Funding Network to understand the increased interest in providing funding for women and girls and how this has been leading … [Read more...] about “Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women’s Funds”
AWID Publications on Women’s Rights Funding
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) has made several publications that research and document relevant information about various funding options for women's rights. "Where is the Money for Women's Rights: 2008 Survey Results" is a presentation of a research study based upon the … [Read more...] about AWID Publications on Women’s Rights Funding
AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
The Association of Women in Development has compiled a list of useful tools and links that can assist women's organizations in seeking funds for issues related to women’s rights. Referred to as WITM or "Where is the Money for Women's Rights?" the guide is part of "a multi-year action research … [Read more...] about AWID’s Resource Mobilization Tools for Women’s Rights
Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
As resource mobilization remains one of the biggest challenges for women's organizations, the Global Fund for Women has been not only actively supporting NGOs for women's empowerment and development, but it has also been providing support to enable organizations reach out to funding sources. At the … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
Siyanda’s “Funding Sources for Gender-Equality and Women-focused Projects”
Siyanda is the online database of gender and development materials hosted by BRIDGE Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex in the UK. It aims be an ever growing resource to support practitioners in implementing gender programs and in mainstreaming gender equality … [Read more...] about Siyanda’s “Funding Sources for Gender-Equality and Women-focused Projects”
A Tool for assessment of policies, systems and services related to SRH and HIV linkages
The importance of linking Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV and AIDS is now widely recognised. The majority of HIV infections are sexually transmitted or are associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding. The risk of HIV transmission and acquisition can be further increased … [Read more...] about A Tool for assessment of policies, systems and services related to SRH and HIV linkages
