RMNCH initiatives launched at WEF
27-29 JANUARY 2012 | DAVOS- World Economic Forum — Several initiatives were launched by business and social media leaders focussing on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health.
Global Health & Diplomacy Magazine
The “Global Health & Diplomacy Magazine” launched its inaugural issue at Davos, which shone a spotlight on women's and children's health. Highlights included:
- Dr. Thomas Stelzer on public-private sector collaboration and the Every Woman Every Child effort
- President Kikwete on the fight for maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Kathy Calvin on more efficient family planning through innovative finance
- Global Health & Diplomacy Magazine website
Anthony Lake to Chair SUN Movement
The Executive Director of UNICEF, Anthony Lake, has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General to chair the multi-stakeholder group which is leading the SUN Movement. The SUN Movement is built upon the principle that real progress can be made by supporting country-led efforts to improve nutrition through cooperative engagement by partners working across sectors towards a common goal. The extraordinary global momentum built around SUN over the past year is evidence of the growing recognition that investment in nutrition is central to reaching global health and development targets, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Executive Director of UNICEF, Anthony Lake, will Chair the SUN Movement Lead Group on behalf of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Dr. David Nabarro, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Food Security and Nutrition, will serve as the SUN Movement’s Coordinator.
Unilever launches Global Foundation
27 JANUARY 2012 | DAVOS - Unilever has announced the launch of The Unilever Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life through the provision of hygiene, sanitation, access to clean drinking water, basic nutrition, and enhancing self-esteem. To help achieve the Foundation’s mission, Unilever has formed partnerships with five leading global organizations that are committed to creating sustainable change worldwide: Oxfam, PSI, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme.