celebrating women on mother's day 2010

Celebrating Women this Mother’s Day!

In motherhoodIn motherhood, which is a continual invitationto self-gift, woman develops society through thetransmission of life. Through her gift of self,every aspect of woman’s life is enriched andtransformed and society in turn is transformedon every level.

Declaration on Women | http://bit.ly/lgNvu6


WomanWoman recalls to humankind its humanity in aprofound recognition of the dignity of each

person. Woman is the architect of authenticpeace from the most basic cell of society to the

highest levels of policy and decision making,constructing conditions in which persons aregiven the chance to live in accordance with

their dignity.



Equal in dignity, and in a way that iscomplementary to man, woman iswoman is

uniqueunique in her capacity for love and so canexperience freedom in a radical way

through her gift of self.



The talents of womantalents of woman foster and preserve thebeauty of each culture. When woman exercisesa key role in building, designing and protecting

societies, her participation enriches andsustains the culture for herself, her family and

community and for all generations to follow.



Through her gift of selfgift of self,every aspect of woman’s life is enrichedand transformed and society in turn is

transformed on every level.


Focus on Women’s Health this Mother’s Day!

We have observed with concern the lack of progressmade on MDG 5: Improving Maternal HealthMDG 5: Improving Maternal Health,

which is currently the least achieved MDG.

Maternal morbidity and mortality are largelypreventable and must be addressed by person-

centered health policies that focus on the needs ofwomen in the context of maternal health.

Declaration on Women’s Health | http://bit.ly/iUL06R


As mothers, women develop society in a particular waythrough the transmission of life. Ensuring the health of

the mother and child during pregnancy and at themoment of delivery is central to the development ofsociety. Women’s education and access to health

care are key indicators of social progress. Highmaternal death rates are indicative of social andmedical failure, and each death has a devastating

impact on the family, the community, and economic andsocial development.



The causes of maternal mortality and morbidity are limited:hemorrhage, infection, obstructed labor and hypertensivedisorders. These causes can be significantly addressed

through investment in skilled birth attendants, and provisionof health education for women and families. Improved accessto basic health care, nutrition, medicines and technology are

the additional means by which maternal mortality and morbiditycan be reduced and eliminated.



For MDG 5 | www.wya.net

FACT:FACT:The new hospital 20 miles away won’t help her ifthere are no good roads to get there.

Infrastructure.Infrastructure.We know what works. Join us in standing up for the right solutions to maternal mortality.


FACT:FACT:For every 100,000 children born,1,000 mothers will die if there is no skilled care atdelivery.

For MDG 5 | www.wya.net

Skilled birth attendants.Skilled birth attendants.We know what works. Join us in standing up for the right solutions to maternal mortality.

This mother’s day,join us in

celebrating womenand

standing up for Women’s Healthall over the world.

Sign theVisit http://bit.ly/SignTheCharter

Charter

This mother’s day,join us in

celebrating women and

standing up for Women’s Healthall over the world.

Sign the World Youth Alliance Charter

celebrating women on mother's day 2010

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