Maternal Health & Migration Webinar (June 05, 2013)
Many of the statistics about global maternal health focus on the poor health outcomes of women living in the developing world. But what happens when a woman from a developing country immigrates to another country and gives birth?
On June 5th at 3pm EST join the Healthy Families, Healthy Planet project and United Methodist Women for an educational webinar focused on the intersections of maternal health and immigration. Participants will learn the facts of these important issues and explore how to address them collectively in their advocacy. All are welcome to join. Click here to register now!
Speakers include:
· Carol Barton, Executive for Community Action, United Methodist Women
· Katey Zeh, Project Director, Healthy Families, Healthy Planet
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HFHP Ambassador Advocacy Training Info Session (June 19, 2013)
Are you interested in applying to attend the next Healthy Families, Healthy Planet Ambassador advocacy training? Join us on June 19th at 3pm ET for an online informational session to hear from Healthy Families, Healthy Planet staff about our advocacy training program, our existing network of Healthy Families, Healthy Planet Ambassadors, tips on how to submit a strong application, and more! All those interested in applying for our training are encouraged to participate. Register now!
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News: May 10, 2013
"Answering The Cry of Our Mothers"
Globally, every two minutes a woman dies from complications during pregnancy or childbirth. Read about how United Methodists across the country are responding on Mother's Day to promote maternal health.
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News: May 08, 2013
"HFHP Ambassador Featured on Kindred Community"
In celebration of Earth Day Healthy Families, Healthy Planet Ambassador, Samantha Gray wrote about how thriving parents contribute to a sustainable world. Check it out!
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News: May 03, 2013
"President Obama Keeps Strong Commitment to International Family Planning in 2014 Budget Request"
In his fiscal year 2014 budget request, President Obama proposed an important funding increase for international family-planning programs within the state and foreign operations account. Check out our analysis of the President's request and what it means for the millions of women who lack access to family planning around the world.
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