Canada's leadership in support of maternal, newborn and child health

Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. You can request an alternate version of our publications by email at Accessibilite-accessibility@international.gc.ca or telephone at 1-800-267-8376. In May 2014, Canada hosted the Saving Every Woman, Every Child: Within Arm’s Reach summit in Toronto, Canada, which gathered together hundreds of global leaders and partners, and successfully refocused global attention on the pressing issue of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hosted a high-level Every Woman Every Child event on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly at which global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the world’s women and children. Global leaders and partners agreed that we can end preventable maternal and child deaths within a generation.

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Global Affairs Canada

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2026-04-10