A 10-year commitment, this historic investment will support sexual and reproductive health rights and maternal, newborn, and child health – with $700 million of the annual investment dedicated to sexual and reproductive health rights, as of 2023. This investment will advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, promote sexual and reproductive health rights, and build on Canada’s leadership on global gender equality. Held every three years, Women Deliver is the world’s largest gathering on the health, rights and well-being of women and girls. “We’ll be that strong voice, your steadfast ally, not just when it’s popular but always unconditionally,” he said while inaugurating the largest conference on gender equality, Women Deliver Conference 2019, on Monday. In March 2017, Canada announced $650 million over three years to address gaps in sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.

Source: bd News24 June 04, 2019 20:37 UTC