Mother's Day is three days away… Flowers will not last a week but the impact of helping to support the transformation of a girl has a lasting effect for generations to come. There are few greater gifts to be given than investing in the future of a girl! This Mother’s Day, you can dramatically change the lives of thousands of girls in Nigeria. In the northern regions of the country, nearly half of all girls are forced into marriages by the age of 15. Most of these girls are denied an … [Read more...]
Lisa Pertoso, IWHC – Honor a woman today!
May 6, 2012 by
One week from now is Mother's Day. Have you honored a special woman in your life yet? If you make a gift between now and May 13th to support IWHC’s partner APAD, you not only show a loved one you admire her, but also help APAD win more funding to empower survivors of early and forced marriage in the Extreme North region of Cameroon. GlobalGiving is awarding up to $10,000 to the top 15 projects that have the most “in-honor-of” gifts this Mother’s Day. Honor a woman today! … [Read more...]
IWHC – Celebrating Françoise Girard Named New President!
January 31, 2012 by
The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) has named Françoise Girard, long-time women’s champion in the fields of global health and human rights, as its new President. Girard has a distinguished history in these fields with a particular focus on women’s health, sexual and reproductive rights, sexuality and HIV/AIDS. Girard will work closely with IWHC’s staff, board, partner organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America, international agencies … [Read more...]
IWHC – Tell Your Senators Not to Wage War Against Women
September 6, 2011 by
In the coming weeks, the Senate will be considering several pieces of legislation that the House has already acted on – many of which include provisions that undermine the health and rights of women and young people. Please call and tell your Senators to: Support UNFPA: The UN Population Fund is a global partner working with national governments to ensure access to essential reproductive health services including family planning, end harmful traditional practices against women … [Read more...]
IWHC: New York Rally for Women’s Health at Foley Square – February 26, 2011
February 25, 2011 by
Earlier this week, we expressed deep concern about the latest GOP Assault on women’s health and urged you to take action against unprecedented funding cuts and policy restrictions on some of the most important women's health programs and services both here in the United States and abroad. The GOP majority in Congress has launched an assault on women’s health and rights.Their latest budget proposal would make unprecedented funding cuts to some of the most important women’s health … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH COALITION – World's AIDS Day
November 24, 2010 by
For over 25 years, the International Women’s Health coalition (IWHC) has worked with women and young people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights and health. Together, we have made significant strides: we’ve transformed policies, forged global agreements, and influenced global HIV/AIDS funding.This Thursday, IWHC staff in New York will celebrate Thanksgiving, and just six days later, people across the globe will observe World AIDS Day on December … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH COALITION – World’s AIDS Day
November 24, 2010 by
For over 25 years, the International Women’s Health coalition (IWHC) has worked with women and young people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights and health. Together, we have made significant strides: we’ve transformed policies, forged global agreements, and influenced global HIV/AIDS funding.This Thursday, IWHC staff in New York will celebrate Thanksgiving, and just six days later, people across the globe will observe World AIDS Day on December … [Read more...]
