GUATEMALA: Reducing Maternal Mortality In San Marcos
Cerigua reported on 14 January that the Health Area Management of San Marcos will give further impetus to the Reproductive Health Programme in 2011 to avoid higher rates of maternal mortality in the department, according to Danilo Rhodes, director of the institution. Leonor Calderón, Representative in Guatemala of UNFPA, said that the institution is working in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, through the Intercultural Directorate, to have a positive impact on maternal health and reduce deaths. Read in Spanish: Cerigua
GUATEMALA: Sexism in Use of Language
Cerigua reported on 14 January that Cerigua Agency, with the support of UNFPA, developed in 2010 the Non-Sexist Language Manual. Read in Spanish: Cerigua
PAKISTAN: Medical Intervention: Motherly Care
Express Tribune reported on 14 January that about 1,500 women received maternal care in the flood ravaged areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in the past few months under a joint project by Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and UNFPA. Read: Express Tribune
INDIA: New Population Policy For Bihar
PTI reported on 14 January that Bihar would have a new population policy, which is being framed in collaboration with UNFPA. “The new population policy will come into being by March 31,” state health department sources said. The new policy would be presented in the state legislature for passage for implementation, the sources added. Read: PTI
BANGLADESH: Foreign Minister Hails EU Support In Trade
The Daily Star reported on 14 January that Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the European Union, not only in the development sector of Bangladesh, but also in trade and investment. She apprised the seven-member EU parliamentary and UNFPA delegation on Bangladesh’s recent socio-economic advancement, particularly in achieving the MDGs. Read: The Daily Star
CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE): UNFPA Salutes Adoption of Bill On Indigenous Peoples
Congo-site reported on 14 January on the commitment by UNFPA Representative David Lawson to strengthen UNFPA’s support to Congolese indigenous peoples. The announcement came after the adoption by the Congolese Parliament of a new bill promoting and protecting indigenous peoples in Congo. The UN System in Congo, and UNFPA in particular, have advocated for this bill. Mr. Lawson said, "This bill is a positive demonstration of the political maturity of the government in its willingness to protect vulnerable populations." In 2011, UNFPA will intensify support to indigenous women, including through enhanced HIV prevention, access to reproductive health services, a survey on their living conditions, practices and customs and a documentary film." Read in French: Congo-Site