Events

Upcoming Events

• International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation - 02/06/12
  This February 6th marks the tenth year of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is considered to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, but is still bring performed in developing countries around the world. This day is observed to raise awareness about this harmful practice.
  


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2011 Past Events

• 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence - 11/25/11 through 12/10/11
  The Offices of Population/ Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, and Women in Development will join the world community in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
  
  
• 2011 International Conference on Family Planning: Research and Best Practices – 11/29/11 through 12/2/11
  This event, to be held in Dakar, Senegal, will be co-hosted by the BIll & Melinda Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Government of Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Prevention.
  
  
• The World at 7 Billion – 10/31/11
  October 31st marked the arrival of the seven billionth human being on earth. The 7 billion milestone gives us the opportunity to celebrate the successes that have been achieved in global health – around the world people are living longer, healthier, more productive lives.
  
  
• World Contraception Day – 09/26/11
  Learn how World Contraception Day helps draw attention to the importance of contraception and the need for individual responsibility.
  
  
• World Population Day – 07/11/11
  World Population Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the successes that have been achieved in global health - around the world people are living longer, healthier, more productive lives. However, it is also imperative to reflect on the challenges that face governments, communities, and families to ensure that all people everywhere are able to lead dignified, healthy lives. Learn more about what measures need to be taken now in a world of seven billion.
  
  
• International Women's Day 2011 - 03/08/11
  March 8, 2011, marked the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, which provided a global platform to focus attention on the continued need to improve women’s status and opportunities all over the world. Learn more about USAID’s longstanding commitment to advancing the health and welfare of women and girls.
  
  
• Game-Changing Innovations for Women – 03/08/11
  The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) kicked off their 35th anniversary celebration on March 8, 2011, International Women’s Day, with a conversation about breakthrough innovations poised to transform the trajectory of women’s lives. This event was the first in a year-long series of exclusive gatherings to address critical issues likely to shape the lives of women and girls in developing countries.
  
  
• Population, Development, and Family Planning in Francophone West Africa: The Urgency for Action - February 8-10, 2011
  Held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, this conference brought together delegations from eight countries in the West Africa region (Benin, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Burkina) and provided a forum for identifying concrete solutions to meet the need for family planning in the region.
  

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