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This website compares and contrasts national numeric reporting with data, local evidence, local research, audio and film files to show what the MDGs mean to the people they are meant to serve. Women are watching their governments to see if they will deliver on their promises.

In September 2010, heads of governments and diplomats will come together to report on the 10-year progress of the Millennium Development Goals. This will be closed-door meeting with a limited participation of non-governmental organisations, very few will represent the women’s movement although we comprise half of the world’s population.

This website is part of our campaign for the achievement of MDGs 5 & 3, focusing on capturing the relevant data and highlighting critical information on the progress, as well as lack of progress, towards the indicators of MDGs 5 & 3.

Bangladesh has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[1]

Bangladesh has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2000), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1998), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1984) with reservations on Article 2 (Discrimination).[2]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health

[1] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[2] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Cambodia has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[1]

 

Cambodia has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1992), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1992), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1992) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1992) with no reservations.[2]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health

[1] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[2] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

China has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1995), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[1]

 

China has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1998), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2001), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1992) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1980) with no reservations.[2]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health

[1] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[2] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

India has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[1]

India has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1979), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1979), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1992) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1993) with reservations on Article 5, 16 and 29.[2] 

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health

[1] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[2] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Indonesia has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

Indonesia has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2006), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2006), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1984) with reservations on Article 29.[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health   

[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables.  Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables.  Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Lao PDR has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[1]

 

Lao PDR has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2000), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2007), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1991) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1981) with no reservations.[2]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health  

[1] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables.  Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[2] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables.  Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Malaysia has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Malaysia has also signed on to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1995) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1984) with reservations on Article 5(a), 7(b) and 16(a), (c), (f), (g).[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Nepal has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Nepal has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1991), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1991), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1991) with no reservations.[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Pakistan has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Pakistan has also signed on to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2004), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1996) with reservations on Article 29(1).[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

The Philippines has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Philippines has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1986), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1974), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1981) with no reservations[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Thailand has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Thailand has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1996), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1999), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1992) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1985) with reservations on Article 13.[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

Vietnam has participated in and endorsed International Conferences and Reservations on the International Conference on Population & Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA). These are: ICPD (1994), Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (2000).[i]

 

Vietnam has also signed on to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1982), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1982), Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1982) with reservations on Article 29(1).[ii]

MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Woman

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health


[i] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.45). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

[ii] Thanenthiran, S; Racherla S.J. (2009). Annex of Tables. Reclaiming & Redefining Rights – ICPD+15: Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Asia (p.145). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).

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Regional Overview- MDG 5 in Asia: Progress, Gaps, and Challenges 2000 - 2010
 
This Regional Brief looks at progress gaps and challenges on MDG5 in Asia. The brief calls for the need to,  re-look at the indicators to assess Millennium Development Goal 5; strengthen health systems capacities at the national level; and  address data gaps. The regional brief recommends that a comprehensive review process that involves active participation of all stakeholders is institutionalized. Click here to read the brief


Indicators Set

These indicators are indicators identified by the United Nations  as well as ARROW and partners identified Women's Civil Society indicators for both MDG 3 and 5.

To download the Indicators document, please click here.

UN Data Official Indicators

b4 Spotlight 1: Children by Choice

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b5Spotlight 2: Tarayana Foundation

Tarayana Foundation is a non-profit organization, wholeheartedly working to uplift and enhance the lives of people in rural communities in Bhutan. The Foundation complements and supplements the efforts of the Royal Government in poverty reduction by espousing the national goal, Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness. Tarayana Foundation was established in 2003 by Her Majesty the Queen, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, as a potential solution to the problems of the disadvantaged that she witnessed first hand during her tours to the remote corners of the nation. For more information, please write to: http://www.tarayanafoundation.org/

  

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Spotlight 3: Centre for Human Rights & Social Welfare (CHRSW)

Centre for Human Rights & Social Welfare (CHRSW) is a non Governmental, non-profit making secular organization, active among the poor rural, slums community of Rajasthan. Its’ main objectives are to support poor to take up collective responsibilities for their own development. Major activities of CHRSW in Rural and Slums areas are: homeless campaign and housing rights for single women; education and health for all especially for minority issue-family welfare and HIV/AIDS awareness or birth control vocational training for poor youths; promoting of social equality and social justice(Communal Harmony); women empowerment; slums and rural reconstruction. For more information, please go to http://www.chrsw.org/ 

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