Empowering Women and Newborns Globally

Date and Time

Date: Monday, 7 April 2025

Time:
07:30–08:45 EDT |
11:30–12:45 GMT |
13:30–14:45 CEST |
17:00–18:15 IST

Event Format

This will be a hybrid event, combining both in-person attendance and a livestream option.

Event Overview

On World Health Day, 7 April 2025, a prominent advocacy event will highlight the strides and obstacles in maternal and newborn health. It will delve into new data and its implications, while also providing insight into opportunities to enhance survival rates. The focus will be on the actions countries are taking to safeguard the health of women and newborns, especially through the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative, which is instrumental in promoting progress at the country level.

We invite global health leaders, policymakers, advocates, and frontline healthcare providers to engage in meaningful discourse on ensuring that every woman and every newborn has the chance for a healthy start and a promising future.

Event Objectives

The main objectives of the event are to:

• Highlight global advancements in maternal and newborn health and the efforts of leading countries.
• Showcase the importance of collaborative partnerships and advocacy work.
• Advocate for greater funding and political commitment focused on women’s and newborns’ healthcare.
• Promote gender equity and health rights for those who are most vulnerable.

Event Format

The event will feature:

• Opening remarks from United Nations leaders.
• A panel discussion with representatives from pioneering governments, civil society, mothers, and midwives.
• A cross-discussion addressing collaborative actions in maternal and newborn health.

Featured Speakers

• Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO
• Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF
• Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA
• Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, WHO Representative in Malawi
• Queen Dube, Medical Officer, WHO
• Tasmin Bota, Founder and Executive Director, Preemie Connect (South Africa)
• Dr. Bibek Kumar Lal, Director, Family Welfare Division, Nepal
• Dr. Aparajita Gogoi, Executive Director, Centre for Catalyzing Change (India)
• Professor Caroline Homer, Director of ARPAN Centre for Research Excellence, Burnet Institute
• Dr. Angel Mwiche, Assistant Director, Ministry of Health, Zambia
• Rachel Ndirangu, Regional Director (Africa), PATH
• Femi Oke, Moderator

Join the Conversation

Help us spread the word about this vital event! Share with your networks and encourage participation. You can watch the livestream by registering through the link provided below.