Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is an NGO engaged in various areas including sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) and global health R&I – for poverty-related and neglected diseases & women's health.https://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lxw7jpquak2cMen have just two contraceptive options: condoms or vasectomy. Meanwhile, 121 million unintended pregnancies happen every year - roughly half of all pregnancies worldwide. It's time for new options. FOR EVERYONE. 🔬Our publication on #MaleContraceptives is coming soon!03 Sep 2025 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxw7jpquak2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lqugnlz3vc2rDoes size matter? Bigger economies with their higher aid budgets naturally tend to allocate bigger absolute amounts of funding to SRHR. But when putting these funding amounts into perspective, comparing them to overall #ODA, it’s not necessarily the bigger players who champion #SRHR.05 Jun 2025 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqugnlz3vc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lplv43pdoc2w🗓️ June 4: Join us & @devex.com for a webinar on 'A Shifting Aid Environment: A Reality Check of Donor Support for SRHR'. We’ll also be launching our 2025 #DonorsDelivering report 🚀 tracking countries' ODA contributions to #SRHR. Register here: https://www.devex.com/events/a-shifting-environment-a-reality-check-of-donor-support-for-srhr-16020 May 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lplv43pdoc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lpj5lstfds26🚨 Every week in 2023, 4,000 adolescent girls & young women (15–24) were newly infected with #HIV — UNAIDS. Political & financial backsliding threatens to widen the gender gap in HIV impact. A vaccine would be transformative, especially for those at highest risk. #HIVAwarenessDay202519 May 2025 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpj5lstfds26https://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lnn6gwuasc2uToday is #WorldMalariaDay. The 2024 @who.int #WorldMalariaReport 📊 shows global efforts averted over 177 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2023. 👏 And Egypt became officially malaria-free in October 2024...a major milestone! 🔗 Full report: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978924010444025 Apr 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnn6gwuasc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lmwkk2t7l22iThis call is echoed by recent positions of the European Parliament recognising that R&I are not only key to competitiveness but also to Europe’s democratic resilience and sustainable future. 📄Full letter: lnkd.in/drXiSYi4 📄Press release: lnkd.in/dH4WzQm8 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Apr 2025 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwkk2t7l22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lmwke3zsjk2iWe're proud to join 40 other organisations in calling for a strong, independent R&I Framework Programme -successor to #HorizonEU. In an open letter to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, we urge the EU to preserve the integrity and mission of #FP10, rather than merging it into a broader #Competitiveness Fund16 Apr 2025 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwke3zsjk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lkntywkfmc2qThe EU Commission’s Roadmap for Women’s Rights is here! We're happy to read commitment on ✔Health as a core principle ✔Stronger gender mainstreaming across all policies ✔Gender equality in humanitarian aid(GBV protection, Global Gateway) ✔Gender-responsive budgeting More here: bit.ly/EURoadmap18 Mar 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkntywkfmc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3ljpxiwiqk222DSW was excited to co-host with UK Mission to EU a panel discussion on Tackling #MedicalMisogyny. Women’s health must be a priority all year-round—not just on #IWD. Investment & gender-sensitive policies are critical. Thanks to our speakers for an engaging discussion!06 Mar 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpxiwiqk222https://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3ljmrdd4l222qDid you know that women continue to be ignored in medical research? Our latest video highlights the many reasons why this needs to change. 💡💰 One among all? Ignoring women’s health is costing the world $1 TRILLION. Time to fix it. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe0Uzt6ETr805 Mar 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljmrdd4l222qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lj5ngi4kos2w“There is no European preparedness without health preparedness, and there is no health preparedness without EU-funded global health innovation-including on neglected diseases, SRHR & women’s health.” DSW’s Advocacy Officer @marcodalessandroeu.bsky.social at Commissioner Hadja Lahbib's youth dialogue27 Feb 2025 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj5ngi4kos2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lj3ifhlpvs2uDevastating to hear yesterday's news from the UK about plans to cut overseas aid. The UK has a long tradition of strongly supporting #SRHR in its international cooperation. Cuts to aid would have dramatic consequences on women and girls in LMICs https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/25/starmer-cuts-to-uk-aid-budget-defence-trump-cruel-and-shameful-say-experts26 Feb 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3ifhlpvs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3li55uwjas227Youth must have a say in shaping the EU’s global partnerships, diplomacy, and development policies. Their perspectives are key to building a world that upholds inclusivity and is sustainable for ALL. We look forward to the upcoming #YouthDialogues 🎥 Watch here ⬇️ https://youtu.be/4YPgfP3_0Bg?si=sYiWfvQOWfWeCcnP14 Feb 2025 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3li55uwjas227https://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3li35xizujs2yLast week, in collaboration with @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social, we hosted a session at the @sciencebusiness.net conference on 'How to accelerate R&D investment for a safer healthier world?’ Read the key takeaways from the session ⬇️⬇️ https://sciencebusiness.net/call-europe-stay-course-neglected-diseases-global-health-groups-make-case-continued-european13 Feb 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3li35xizujs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lhynpdtkn22yGreat to see the new She Figures report launched yesterday on #WomenInScience Day. The report highlights some worrying stats regarding the persisting gaps of gender equality in R&I. This must change because inclusive science = excellent science 🔬 https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-research-and-innovation-news/gender-equality-research-and-innovation-not-progressing-fast-enough-according-new-she-figures-report-2025-02-11_en12 Feb 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhynpdtkn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lhj7wbz7i22r🚨 NEW REPORT in collaboration with @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social reveals the immense value of #EU investments in global health #research and #innovation (R&I) driving economic & societal benefits to Europe and globally 🌍 Full report: bit.ly/EUReportFull Summary: bit.ly/EUReportShort06 Feb 2025 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhj7wbz7i22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lhgpd3xggk2x❓Did you know for every €1 invested in global health research and innovation brings a return of investment of €405? 💸 Learn how EU investments in global health R&I drive economic and societal benefits at the SB conference tomorrow ➡️ https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/fdd54684-7583-4826-bb43-0b6a07446bf8/regPage:88a885f1-1700-4903-b361-2c68aab95155 @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social05 Feb 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhgpd3xggk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lhed47xyds2j📢The #TrackingWhatCounts report is out, revealing the financial tracking outcomes for SRHR in 2023/24. With the #GlobalGagRule back & EU ODA cuts, now is NOT the time to scale back SRHR funding. EU must step up for global solidarity & human rights✊🌍 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/whatcounts_04 Feb 2025 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhed47xyds2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lgztivyjwk2hDid you know in rural communities, a single snakebite can mean devastating medical bills, lost livelihoods, or even life itself? As we celebrate the #YearOfTheSnake, we need collective action to prevent bites, invest in research and improve access to treatments. #WorldNTDDay #GlobalHealth #BeatNTDs31 Jan 2025 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgztivyjwk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lgxlrxedq22oIt’s #WorldNTDDay 2025 and we are halfway to the WHO NTD roadmap 2030 target. 54 countries have eliminated at least one NTD—showing real progress is possible! Yet 1.5+ billion people are still affected by these diseases, with women and girls most affected. 🌍30 Jan 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxlrxedq22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dsw-intl.bsky.social/post/3lgbace2fws2f🌍 Global health challenges know no borders. How can we sustain R&D cooperation amidst rising autonomy? 📅 Feb 6 at the Science Business Conference, we'll discuss: How EU global health R&D drives #competitiveness, #security & #sustainabledevelopment ➡️ Register now: https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/fdd54684-7583-4826-bb43-0b6a07446bf8/regPage:88a885f1-1700-4903-b361-2c68aab9515521 Jan 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:finophbrm6qfnd6gmapxwdcc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbace2fws2f