News in “Population”
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March 8, 2011 - Publication
International Women's Day
Each year around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. Read More
September 30, 2010 - From the field
UN Announces $40 Billion Commitment to Fight Maternal and Child Deaths
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the investment, which includes $30 million in grants from MacArthur. Read More
August 30, 2010 - From the field
Conference Shapes Collective Efforts on Maternal Health
With MacArthur support, organizations from India, Mexico, and Nigeria joined academics and government officials at the first global technical meeting focused solely on maternal health. Read More
June 24, 2010 - From the field
Delhi Government Ordered to Pay Pregnant Woman Who Was Denied Care
The Delhi High Court ordered the Government of Delhi to compensate a woman who gave birth alone three months after she was denied medical benefits by a public maternity center. Read More
May 1, 2010 - Info sheet
Reducing Maternal Mortality
MacArthur’s grantmaking to reduce maternal mortality focuses on developing innovative models that can eventually be scaled up, enhancing the skills of health professionals, promoting informed advocacy on issues related to maternal mortality, and research. Read More
April 27, 2010 - From the field
MacArthur and Gates Foundations Support White Ribbon Alliance to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Together, the two foundations awarded $4.9 million to help the WRA make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women and newborns around the world. Read More
April 21, 2010 - Publication
Reducing Maternal Mortality in India
Research of MacArthur Fellow and grantee Sue J. Goldie suggests that better family planning, improved emergency obstetrical care, and support for safe abortion could significantly reduce maternal mortality in India in less than a decade. Read More
March 31, 2010 - Commentary
Book Review by Judith Helzner on The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World
MacArthur Director of Population and Reproductive Health Judith Helzner reviews Michelle Goldberg's book. Read More
March 25, 2010 - From the field
New Report Highlights Reproductive Health Needs of India’s Youth
The MacArthur-supported "Youth in India: Situation and Needs" is the first comprehensive report on the sexual and reproductive health needs of young Indians. Read More
March 25, 2010 - From the field
Spanish Translation of Journal Supports Maternal Mortality Prevention in Latin America
A grant from MacArthur allowed Family Care International to produce a Spanish-language version of the scientific journal The Lancet for Mexico and Latin America. Read More
March 11, 2010 - Press release
MacArthur Provides $2.2 Million to Support Long-Term Relief Efforts in Haiti
MacArthur is investing nearly $2.2 million to support long-range needs in the areas of health and communications. Read More
