UN chief wants better health of women, children

Submitted by Mastodon on Thu, 2013-05-09 02:54

Article here. Excerpt:

'United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday called for global efforts to improve the health of women and children.

Speaking at a meeting of the Every Woman Every Child movement here, Ban stressed the importance of mobilizing and intensifying action around the world to tackle the global challenge, reported Xinhua.
"In the 21st century, no institution can solve global challenges on its own," Ban said.

"There is no monopoly on good ideas. That is why I believe so deeply in partnerships -- strategic partnerships."

Working with leaders from governments, multilateral organizations, the private sector and civil society, the Every Woman Every Child movement, spearheaded by the secretary-general, aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children and improve the lives of millions more.'

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Wow, Mr. Secretary-General, THAT is way radical! Step up to aim more UN programs exclusively at increasing the health of women and children while men's health continues to decline! I mean, the UN has *never* gone out on a limb like that!

SSDD.

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2013-05-10 00:00