Mary Robinson participated in a range of events at Women Deliver, a global meeting on maternal and reproductive health which took place on 7-9 June in Washington, DC. The gathering of 3,500 world leaders, donors, and activists aimed to highlight achievements in reducing maternal mortality, breakthroughs in reproductive technology, the role of women’s health in development writ large, and remaining obstacles to improving maternal health. Her participation included:
June 7:
Speaker at Opening Day Press Conference (watch video below).
Speaker on Plenary Panel: Next Steps in Getting to MDG 5, (4:30-6:00 PM EDT) to explore challenges that remain in reducing maternal mortality and next steps to be taken to meet them.
June 8:
Moderator of Panel on Delivering Solutions for Women at the Margins: Reaching the Hard to Reach, (1:30 to 3:00PM EDT) to explore solutions to the cultural and political barriers that impede access to maternal, sexual, and reproductive health services for the most marginalized women.
Interview on NPR Talk of the Nation (3:40 PM EDT) to discuss Realizing Rights, MDG 5 and what needs to be done to reduce maternal mortality.
Related Links:
Maternal Health Still A Major Global Issue - Mary Robinson on 'Talk of the Nation' from NPR News, 08 June 2010
Women Deliver 2010 - Michelle Bachelet, Mary Robinson, Ashley Judd, and More (Video) - UN Dispatch, 08 June 2010
