Sexual and Reproductive Health
Every year around 350,000 women die as a consequence of pregnancy and birth—and of this, 99 per cent occur in developing countries although most deaths could be prevented (read more >). DSW implements development projects and does advocacy work in order to increase access to health care services. Attention needs to be raised to assure a healthy young population and safe motherhood. Therefore, sexual and reproductive health and rights need to be a subject that is advanced to the top of the political agenda.
Our basic concept refers back to the Cairo Programme of Action of 1994. Ever since, sexual and reproductive health has become a major concern around the world. Starting in 2000, eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were signed by 189 member states of the United Nations (UN). MDG 5 aims to combat maternal deaths by decreasing its number by three-quarters and assuring universal access to reproductive health. Today, this remains the MDG with the least progress.
SRHR
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
SRHR is considered internationally as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the human reproductive system and functions and processes. more >
ICPD
Cairo Programme of Action
At the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo (1994), 179 states adopted a Programme of Action (PoA), which established new guidelines for international demographic policies. more >
MDG 5
Improve Maternal Health
Every year, more than 350,000 girls and women die of complications arising during pregnancy or childbirth, 99 per cent of whom live in developing countries. According to MDG 5 the maternal mortality rate is supposed to be reduced by three quarters by 2015. more >
HIV / Aids
33 Millionen Betroffene
Gegenwärtig leben weltweit mehr als 33 Millionen Menschen mit HIV/Aids. 2009 haben sich 2,6 Millionen Menschen mit dem HI-Virus infiziert und 1,8 Millionen Menschen sind an Aids gestorben. In Entwicklungsländern ist HIV/Aids besonders stark ausgeprägt. mehr >
Family Planning
Internationally recognized Human Right
The number of pregnancies in developing countries would immediately drop by approximately 20 per cent if the unmet need for family planning were to be met. more >
Female Genital Mutilation
An Inhuman Tradition
An estimated 100 to 140 million girls and women in the world are victims of female genital mutilation. In addition to life-long traumas, they often suffer from potentially fatal infections, bleeding and complications during childbirth. more >
Fistula
A Severe Obstetric Injury
Obstetric fistulas are a severe obstetric injury which particularly affects young women whose body is not yet prepared to give birth. Often, patients are only 13 or 14 years old when they become pregnant for the first time. more >
