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A selection of news, resources and opportunities for action and advocacy around women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health
March 2022
The lives of Ukrainian women, children and adolescents hang in the balance. The UN estimates that 12 million people in Ukraine will need immediate relief and protection to prevent loss of life and livelihood, while millions more will be forcibly displaced and will require long-term psycho-social and economic support. They may include up to four million refugees, of whom a disproportionate number will be women and children who will need protection and assistance in neighbouring countries.
We appeal for sustained and uninterrupted access to essential healthcare and services and the delivery of humanitarian assistance; protection for all civilians, especially patients and health and care workers, as well as for health facilities, transport systems and supplies; safe and unimpeded access for aid groups to conflict-affected areas according to the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and operational independence; and safe passage for all nationalities and ethnicities fleeing Ukraine.
Meanwhile, we must acknowledge other regions of the world experiencing unprecedented levels of crisis. A staggering 274 million people currently need humanitarian assistance. There is no time to lose.
Read the full statement here
Statements from our partners and information on refugee and migrant health can be found here
PMNCH’s Executive Committee has approved an ambitious Workplan and Budget for 2022-23, following a highly participatory development process in January-February. The workplan operationalizes the PMNCH 2021 to 2025 Strategy and is framed in response to the PMNCH’s Results Framework.
Discover the Workplan here
This report summarizes the findings of a multi-country study examining the impact of breast milk marketing on infant feeding decisions and practices, which WHO and UNICEF commissioned. It exposes the aggressive marketing practices used by the formula milk industry, highlights the impacts on women and families, and outlines opportunities for action. Download here
This guide from WHO and ILO provides an overview of the key elements of occupational health and safety programmes for health workers at national, subnational and facility levels and advice for the development and implementation of such programmes. Read here.
Recently published questions and answers resource from WHO aims to provide answers to health providers and the public on COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Read here
AU Heads of State Summit Decide on Violence Against Women and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19 pandemic
At the African Union Heads of State Summit, leaders took decisive actions to stem the escalating violence against women and girls in the context of the COVID -19 pandemic and promote gender equality. This commentary explores the implications for the continent’s women and girls. Read here
By Joy Phumaphi, Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance and Co-chair of PMNCH Partner Engagement in Countries Committee & Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa and Co-Chair of PMNCH Strategic Advocacy Committee
Check out what's happening in the women's, children's and adolescents' health and well-being space and share your events so we can feature them in the PMNCH Events Hub. You can submit your event➝ here
Equity and inclusion for adolescent girls everywhere
Tuesday, 22 March, 14:00-15:30 CET¦ 08:00-09:30 EDT
This event, co-sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Bangladesh, the United States Mission to the United Nations, PMNCH, and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) will share evidence and lived experiences on the impact and drivers of discrimination. It will highlight policy approaches and practical improvements to equity and inclusion, supporting girls to live their lives to their full potential.
Discussions will highlight the importance of including women and girls, including those with disabilities, in the pandemic response and recovery.
Register here
14- 25 March ¦ CSW
Priority theme: Gender equality at the centre of solutions
17 March ¦ FIGO
COVID during pregnancy: an update
20-26 March ¦ IAAH
International adolescent health week
In case you missed it
Where are the Latin American and Caribbean adolescents and youth in the SDGs?
This virtual side event at the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Forum for Sustainable Development, aimed to create momentum from governments, adolescents and youth networks, UN organizations, and the private sector to support a focus on adolescents and youth in the 2023 SDG reviews to assess progress made in the last seven years since the SDGs were agreed upon.
The event was hosted by PMNCH, The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Every Woman Every Child LAC, FOS Feminista, Y yo por qué no? and Child Health Initiative. Watch it here
This month, in honour of International Women’s Day, I am proud to spotlight Women in Global Health (WGH), a PMNCH partner demanding change to achieve gender equality in the global health and social workforce.
WGH’s response to COVID-19 highlighted the impact of the pandemic on women around the world and included initiatives such as 5 Asks for Global Health Security, which aligns with Ask 4 of the PMNCH COVID-19 Call to Action. WGH continues to call for a gender-responsive approach to pandemics and health security as reflected in the Gender Equal Health and Care Workforce Initiative with the Government of France.
Read on to learn more about WGH's work on gender equity in the health and care workforce.
If you are a PMNCH member interested in being spotlighted, please email pmnch@who.int (subject: Partner Spotlight) and we will follow up for more information.
New! PMNCH partner job board
New to our digital platform is the partner job board featuring maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health opportunities. We invite you to explore the pages and share announcements that may relate to job vacancies or vendor opportunities that you would like us to amplify. Visit here
GPMB calls for a renewed global commitment to ‘six solutions for a safer world’ in 2022
In this statement, GPMB reiterates its call for a renewed global commitment to six solutions for a safer world, made in its recent 2021 report ‘From Worlds Apart to a World Prepared’. These six solutions are the building blocks for a long-term, sustainable and equitable approach to global preparedness and response. Read here
Foundation Botnar - Our year: 2021 in Review
PMNCH member Fondation Botanar looks back at the achievements and learnings from an unprecedented year of innovation, community, and collaboration. Explore this digital report here
CORE Group 25th Anniversary Fireside Chat
This year, CORE Group, a member of PMNCH’s NGO constituency, marks its 25 Anniversary. Celebrations of this milestone began with a Fireside Chat, the first of a series of events throughout 2022. These events will bring together CORE Group legends and new voices to share, learn, reflect, and celebrate the anniversary milestone. Watch the event here
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