glc postcards 09.13.10
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For me, as a mother, as a victim of maternal health
complication, and more importantly as a woman leader in
a position of inuence and power, it is my moral obligation
to do all that I can to contribute to improvements in
reproductive health I will not rest until the job is done,
even one women dying of child birth is too much for me.
The HonorableJoyce BandaVice President,Malawi
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It is a moral obligation
to care and to share
across borders, across
generations. We have
the knowledge and the
combined resources
to eradicate most
challenges to motherand child. By what
means of argument
can we defend not
doing so?
The HonorableGro HarlemBrundtlandFormer Prime Minister,Norway
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Womens reproductive
rights are core humanrights. In all societies
and cultures women
are care givers and
peace makers. There
can be no democracy or
development without full
womens participation.
To ght against all
forms of discrimination
against women is to build
safer, healthier, more
equitable and sustainable
communities.
The HonorableFernando
HenriqueCardosoFormer President,Brazil
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Improving womens sexual and reproductive health is an
essential part of advancing gender equality and the broader
human development agenda. Achieving universal access to
reproductive health services is also envisaged in the Millennium
Development Goals, and reaching that would help nations and
communities also reach other MDGs.
The RightHonorableHelen ClarkUNDP Administratorand Chair o UN
Development Group
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Progress for women
is progress for all. The
success of international
family planning shows us
that when women have
choices they can change
their lives and those oftheir communities. By
investing in reproductive
health services, we are
investing in people and
their potential.
AmbassadorJan EliassonFormer President,
United NationsGeneral Assembly;Former Ministeror Foreign Afairs,Sweden
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Gender equality improving the position of women and girls is a prerequisite to achieving the Millennium Development Goals
and sustainable development. Education and improving mater-
nal health care are also practical means of reducing poverty.
The HonorableTarja HalonenPresident, Finland
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There are so many places where woman have absolutelyno power over their sexual and reproductive health
As a woman and a feminist I have to stand in solidarity
with those women and use my voice to say, Thats not
right, because those women dont have that voice.
Annie LennoxSinger-Songwriter,Humanitarian and
Founder o theSING Campaign
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The cultural and
religious taboos
surrounding reproductive
rights limits the degree
to which we empower
young people through
information. We can do
more with greater access
to technology for young
people all over the world.
Ms. PhumzileMlambo
NgcukaFormer DeputyPresident, South
Arica
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Poor women endure
a disproportionate
burden of poor sexual
and reproductive
health, poor nutrition
and life threatening
childbirth. Their full
and equal participation
in development depends
directly on accessing
these essential services,
improved education
outcomes for girls, andequal opportunities for
women in society.
The HonorableJoy PhumaphiFormer Minister o
Health, Botswana;Former VicePresident o HumanDevelopment, TheWorld Bank
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Reproductive health impacts every measure of progress in oureffort to create a better world, from the women who bear the
burden of environmental and community stress to the children
who represent the next generation.
The HonorableMara Otero
Under Secretary oState or Democracyand Global Afairs,United States
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Assuring universal
access to reproductive
health services for all
women is a fundamental
human right. We have
to create a world where
women, children and
girls have access to the
education, services and
supplies they need to
grow healthy and strong.
The HonorableMary
RobinsonPresident, RealizingRights; FormerPresident, Ireland
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The serious problems
facing the world today
will never be solved until
women are able to use
their full potential onbehalf of themselves,
their families, and
their global and local
communities.
The RightHonorable
DameJenny ShipleyFormer Prime Minister,New Zealand; VicePresident o the
Club o Madrid
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Now is the time to step up our efforts... to address the issue of
womens health, gender, and human rights, in order to achieve
a rapid and tangible impact in Africa... and prevent the personal
tragedies of children having to grow up without their mothers,
of families who live with the pain of needlessly losing a sister, or
a cousin, or a daughter.
The HonorableEllen JohnsonSirleaf
President, Liberia
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There can be no better investment into the future of the
human race than a rm commitment to advancing reproductive
health. Only then will we be able to fully achieve the Millennium
Development Goals and reduce poverty.
The HonorableVairaVike-FreibergaFormer
President, Latvia
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To me the success of African leadership in the decade should
be judged rst and foremost by the progress made in the lives
of our women and girls.
Dr. Fred SaiFormer President,InternationalPlanned ParenthoodFederation; FormerSenior Population
Advisor, World Bank