International Women’s Day - March 8, 2007
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| Source: Richard Nyberg/USAID Senegal |
USAID Celebrates Achievements in Women’s Health
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2007, USAID celebrates successes in improving women’s health worldwide. USAID programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the U.S. Government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. USAID’s global health objectives include improving child and maternal health; improving family planning and reproductive health; and reducing diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. Read success stories
USAID’s efforts have led to progress in countries around the world:
- Maternal mortality has declined by 20 to 50 percent over the last decade in Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Morocco
- Skilled birth attendance increased by 13 to 82 percent over the last decade in Benin, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Indonesia, and Nicaragua
- Contraceptive use in developing countries has increased from 10 percent of couples in the 1960s to more than 50 percent today, with the average number of children born to couples worldwide declining by one-third
Successes in Women's Health
Women Transforming Development
A USAID photo exhibit, "Women Transforming Development," is on display in the Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda in Washington, D.C., from March 8 through March 16, 2007. This display was put together by the Office of Women in Development to illustrate our commitment to empowering women throughout the world.
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