Events
Archived Events
2010
- The 16 Days Campaign to End Violence against Women – 11/25/10-12/10/10
From November 25 to December 10, USAID will amplify efforts to bring much-needed attention to the reality of millions of women around the world who are victims of violence and abuse. The 16 Days Campaign provides us with an opportunity to share with you what USAID is doing on behalf of the American people to promote equal rights and end violence against women around the world.
- World Contraception Day – 09/26/10
Learn how World Contraception Day helped draw attention to the importance of contraception and the need for individual responsibility.
- Millennium Development Goals Summit – 09/20/10 - 09/22/10
The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that all 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the MDGs, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on September 20–22, 2010, to accelerate progress toward the MDGs.
- World Population Day – 07/11/10
Learn more about why population data matters in ensuring families around the
world have access to family planning.
- International Day of Action for Women's Health – 05/28/10
On International Day of Action for Women's Health, women were celebrated for their contributions to all areas of society, and recognized as the cornerstones of strong families and communities. Learn about how USAID is helping to promote women's health across the globe.
- Earth Day – 04/22/10
April 22, 2010, marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Learn more about the history of Earth Day and additional resources.
- International Women's Day 2010 – 03/08/10
Learn more about International Women's Day 2010 and USAID's commitment to advancing the welfare of women and girls through support of global programs and improved access to services. This year's theme was “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for All.”
2009
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – November 25-December 10, 2009
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign provides a forum for speaking up for support services for survivors, calling for greater prevention efforts, pressing for legal and judicial reform, and using international human rights instruments to address the issue.
- World Contraception Day – 09/ 26/09
On September 26, 2009, World Contraception Day will shine a light on the growing need for contraception awareness and education regarding reproductive and sexual health.
- World Population Day – 07/11/09
On July 11, USAID joined the global community in celebration of World Population Day’s 20th anniversary to highlight the importance of family planning in the lives of women, communities, and the world.
- International Day of Action for Women's Health – 05/28/09
The International Day of Action for Women's Health was created to give a fresh look at women's unique health needs. Learn about how USAID is helping to promote women's health across the globe.
- Report Launch: Making the Case for U.S. International Family Planning Assistance – 03/17/09
The United States should renew its political and financial commitment to global family planning programs, say five former USAID directors in Making the Case for U.S. International Family Planning Assistance. Please join the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center for a discussion of the report on March 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- International Women's Day – 03/08/09
International Women's Day celebrated the many achievements and contributions of women around the world and brought attention to the many issues and challenges that remain in the effort to achieve gender equity.
2008
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – November 25-December 10, 2008
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign provided a forum for speaking up for support services for survivors, calling for greater prevention efforts, pressing for legal and judicial reform, and using international human rights instruments to address the issue.
- New Population, Health, and Environment Alliance - Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding - 10/08/08
On October 8, 2008, USAID, Johnson & Johnson, and World Wildlife Fund formed the first major global development alliance to focus on an integrated approach to tackling population, health, and environment issues. Learn more about the offical launch of the initiatve.
- International Youth Day – 08/12/08
Observed annually on August 12, International Youth Day gives the world an opportunity to recognize the potential of youth, to celebrate their achievements, and plan for ways to better engage young people to successfully take action in the development of their societies. Learn more about recent USAID youth activities from around the world.
- World Population Day – 07/11/08
World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to highlight the importance of family planning.
Learn about the many ways family planning benefits women, families, and societies.
- International Women's Day – 03/08/08
To celebrate, USAID kicked off a series of features on women whose work through USAID-supported projects are making a difference in the lives of other women, families, and communities.
- Third National Conference on Population, Health, and Environment – March 5-7, 2008
The Population Reference Bureau and Conservation International invite abstracts for participating in a conference to promote equity, health, and environmental stewardship. Taking place in Tagaytay City, Philippines, the event theme is Scaling Up Population, Health, and Environment (PHE). Field practitioners, policymakers, researchers, educators, media, community leaders, and advocates who want to explore strategies and opportunities for advancing PHE integration or for communicating on these complex development topics are invited to participate. For questions, contact one of the Conference Secretariats or Lisa Colson at lcolson@prb.org.
- Symposium Marks 5th International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) – 02/06/08
USAID's Bureau for Global Health and the Population Council’s FRONTIERS Program invite you to a day-long symposium that will present findings from a decade of USAID-funded studies on evaluating approaches to encourage the abandonment of FGM/C carried out by the FRONTIERS program. Challenges for the future as well as current and planned programs of international donors will also be featured. To register please contact Sarah Campbell at scampbell@popcouncil.org.
2007
- 16 Days of Activism – Eliminating Gender Violence November 25-December 10, 2007
Beginning on the International Day of Eliminating Violence Against Women, encompassing World AIDS Day on December 1, and ending on International Human Rights Day, 16 Days of Activism raises awareness about the violence that women and girls face in our global communities as a result of their unequal status in society and the intersection of violence and public health and development obstacles.
- USAID and Johns Hopkins Launch Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers – 09/27/07
On September 27, 2007, USAID and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health launched the newly updated publication Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C.
- World Population Day – 07/11/07
World Population Day 2007 focused on the importance of male involvement in improving health outcomes around the globe. View key themes of interest, USAID success stories, and additional resources.
- First Meeting of the Interagency Youth Working Group – 05/07/07
USAID and the Interagency Youth Working Group (IYWG) held their inaugural meeting on May 7, 2007, in Washington, D.C., and discussed results, experiences, and applications related to improving reproductive health and the prevention of HIV among young people ages 10 to 24.
- Earth Day – 04/22/07
The theme this year was Celebrating People and the Planet; where USAID highlighted its Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) programs that work toward a sustainable balance between people, animals, and the planet in regions critically important to the conservation of biologically diverse ecosystems.
- International Women's Day – 03/08/07
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2007, USAID celebrated successes in improving women’s health worldwide.
- 4th International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting – 02/06/07
On February 6, 2007, USAID's Bureau for Global Health and the Population Reference Bureau hosted a day-long symposium on FGM/C. The theme was "Broadening the Base, Renewing the Agenda."
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