HRA Pharma Foundation- Activity Report 2013

... AND otHeR ACtivitieSotHeR ACtivitieSHRA Foundation actively participatesin initiatives to speed thedecline of preventable deaths ofgirls and women in low-resourceand emerging countries toachieve Millennium DevelopmentGoal 5.To do so, the Foundation participatesin meetings, forums,seeking solutions to expandaccess to much-needed, effective,high-quality life-saving reproductivetechnologies and creatinginnovative projects and advocacycampaigns through public-privatepartnerships.C-exchangeUnder the leadership of WomenDeliver1, the C-Exchange2 is aprivate sector forum that aimsto inform, engage and supportmembers in their efforts toimprove the health and wellbeingof girls and women. Themain mission is to contribute tothe achievement of MillenniumDevelopment Goal 5 (reducingmaternal mortality and achievingaccess to universal reproductivehealth).C-Exchange members are aselect group of companies thatshares a proven track record ofinvesting in programs and activitiesthat have a direct positiveimpact for girls and women.Comprised of corporations thatplay a key role in the movementsto improve the lives of women,the C-Exchange provides both aforum for exchange and a nexusfor private-private sector andpublic-private sector collaboration.In 2013, HRA Foundationparticipated to the 3rd WomenDeliver conference in KualaLumpur from May 28 – 30, 2013.This conference was one ofthe largest gatherings of policymakers, advocates and researchersfocused exclusively onwomen’s health and empowermentto date, bringing togetherover 4,500 participants from149 countries in Kuala Lumpurfrom May 28 – 30, 2013. Theconference featured a widerange of speakers, topics andevents related to the health andwell-being of girls and womenwith a particular look to thefuture of the developmentframework.More than 1,000 participantswere sponsored to attend theconference, which featured61 donors and sponsors and119 exhibiting organizationsfrom government, companies,and civil society.More than 800 speeches andpresentations were given at thesix plenaries and 120 breakoutsessions.1. Women Deliver is a global advocacy organizationbringing together voices from around theworld to call for action to improve the healthand well-being of girls and women.2. http://www.womendeliver.org/corporate-forum/