White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
| Formation | 1999 |
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| Type | International Coalition |
Leadership | Betsy McCallon, Chief Executive Officer |
Governance | Steve Crom, White Ribbon Alliance Board Chair |
| Website | whiteribbonalliance |
The White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) is a nonpartisan, non-profit and non-governmental membership organization that operates as an alliance convening many partners at the global, national and sub-national levels.
White Ribbon Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) located in Washington, DC and collaborates with Alliances in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. Through our extensive network of Alliances and members around the world, WRA influences policies, programs and practices, harnesses resources, enhances accountability and inspires action.
Mission and Vision[]
We envision a world where all girls and women realize their right to quality health and well-being. Our mission of activating a people-led movement for reproductive, maternal and newborn health and rights accelerates progress by putting citizens at the center of global, national and local efforts.[1]
Overview[]
In 1999, talking to women about their needs was largely an afterthought, even as maternal and newborn mortality rates soared. By engaging with a diverse range of women and listening to their experiences, White Ribbon Alliance pioneered the practice of amplifying women’s voices in order to guide global health and rights advancements. Today, we unite all of our voices through the efforts of our alliances and partnerships, to expand our power and to make progress on many levels. Our collective efforts result in increased resources, improved policies, and greater accountability to save women’s and newborn’s lives.
WRA Champions[]
The tragedy of maternal death has attracted the attention of numerous prominent individuals around the world who have committed to speaking out for this cause. The WRA is supported by First Ladies, celebrities, and other influential individuals around the world including the WRA's Global Patron Sarah Brown.
Other WRA champions include Queen Rania of Jordan; Bill Nighy; Christy Turlington Burns; Tammy Haddad; Sarah, Duchess of York; Wendi Murdoch; Star Thomas; Djata Ilebou; Emma Freud; Diana Quick; Anna Chancellor; the Sugababes; Maya Masai; Takuma Sato; and many more ambassadors worldwide.
See also[]
- Maternal mortality
- Maternal Health
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