International Day of Action for Women’s Health – May 28, 2006
Author: Womens UN Report Network
Date: May 15, 2006
Call for Action on 28 May
International Day of Action for Women’s
Health
During the 1987 WGNRR members’ meeting in Costa Rica, 28 May
was declared the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. 28 May has
since become widely known and celebrated around the world by women’s and health
groups. In 1999, it was officially acknowledged by the government of South
Africa.
Every year, WGNRR – in collaboration with members and campaign supporters –
publishes a Call for Action to raise awareness and promote solidarity and action
on the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. In the 1990s, the Calls
for Action mostly addressed issues related to maternal mortality and morbidity.
Since the late 1990s, the topics have been broadened to cover issues like health
services, trade agreements, health sector reforms and AIDS.
From 2003 onwards, the Call for Action is part of the Women’s
Access to Health Campaign and focuses on a specific topic within
the campaign. You can access digital copies of the Calls for Action from this
website. To request a hard copy, write to office@wgnrr.org.
Organise your own action on 28 May and let us know! Look at the List of WAHC
supporters to check who else supports the Women’s Access to Health
Campaign to get ideas for partnerships.
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