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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Men 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!

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · Jun 4

Investing in #FamilyPlanning saves lives.

Using our data, @dsw-intl.bsky.social's new report estimates that $116 million from EU institutions in 2023 enabled access to modern contraception for nearly 11 million women & couples, helping to save nearly 3,000 lives.

See more: gu.tt/3SEai9Q

Infographic highlighting the impact of EU institutions' investment in family planning in low- and middle-income countries: 10.7 million women & couples receiving modern contraceptive care, prevention of 3.3 million unintended pregnancies, and more.

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Jun 5

📊 Explore the full data in the 2025 Donors Delivering for SRHR report: lnkd.in/dfEccWxr

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Jun 5

Does 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.

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · May 20

🗓️ 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: www.devex.com/events/a-shi...

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · May 19

🚨 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. #HIVAwarenessDay2025

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Apr 25

Threats like climate change & rising drug resistance demand stronger global health R&I.
📉 Malaria R&I funding rose slightly in 2023, a hopeful shift after 4 years of decline.
📣 We urge EU leaders to scale up investment to keep lifesaving innovation on track #WorldMalariaDay

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Apr 25

🚨 But overall progress is falling behind.
In 2023, the global malaria mortality rate was 13.7 deaths per 100,000. That's more than double the 2030 target!
@who.int warns: expanding access to vaccines 💉 are essential to reverse this trend #WorldMalariaDay

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Apr 25

Today 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: www.who.int/publications...

World malaria report 2024

Each year, the World malaria report serves as a vital tool to assess global progress and gaps in the fight against malaria

www.who.int

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Apr 16

This 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

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Apr 16

We'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 Fund

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Impact Global Health @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social · Apr 14

🌎 Today is World Chagas Disease Day, an often overlooked disease that kills ~10,000 per year

💵 Our G-FINDER data shows a boost in Chagas drug R&D funding by industry in 2023 and US NIH funding rose by 25%, even as overall funding for multi-kinetoplastid R&D declined

More info 👉 shorturl.at/up6l2

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Countdown 2030 Europe @c2030europe.bsky.social · Mar 25

✂️💶 Budget cuts threaten dignity and bodily autonomy worldwide. Now is the time for global solidarity and just partnerships.

📽️ Watch our video on global commitments to sexual and reproductive safety—progress made, but key opportunities missed: bit.ly/4hL4DJc

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WHO @who.int · Mar 21

Now more than ever, we must step up action and protect #HealthForAll.

Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Mar 18

The 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/EURoadmap

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Countdown 2030 Europe @c2030europe.bsky.social · Mar 12

When profit comes first, who gets left behind?
Too often, it’s women, girls, & marginalized communities who bear the cost. Our latest FP examines why EU foreign policy must prioritize human rights over trade—because true gender equality means putting people before profit. Read on: bit.ly/4hoAfnH

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Mar 6

DSW 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!

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Mar 4

Interesting discussions at the @ceps.eu lab ideas on how to incentivize #PRNDs R&D in the EU.

@impactglobalhealth.bsky.social's new report uncovers how EU investments in global health R&I deliver outstanding economic and societal benefits globally 🌍

Full report👉 bit.ly/EUReportFull

#CEPSlab2025

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Mar 5

Did 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.

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe0U...

Women’s health continues to be neglected—and it’s costing the world $1 trillion.

YouTube video by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung - DSW

www.youtube.com

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Feb 27

“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 dialogue

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Feb 26

Devastating 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 www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Starmer’s cuts to UK aid budget are ‘cruel and shameful’, say experts

Reduction to 0.3% of gross national income in order to fund defence spending has been decried as a ‘move to appease Trump’

www.theguardian.com

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Countdown 2030 Europe @c2030europe.bsky.social · Feb 21

#WeekInReview
🛑 NL cuts #ODA, critical setbacks for women’s rights and equality: bit.ly/4kjgaSC
⏭ @dsw-intl.bsky.social Youth Action Plan video champions youth voices at EU: bit.ly/433fk6i
📈 Tracking What Counts report in action—spotlight on Italy: bit.ly/4k6KlfK

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Impact Global Health @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social · Feb 17

📰 We were delighted to partner with @dsw-intl.bsky.social to reveal our new report demonstrating that €1 invested in neglected disease R&D by the European Union and its Member States ultimately creates €5.67 in additional output.

Read below for the full breakdown of returns 👇

DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Feb 13

Last 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 ⬇️⬇️ sciencebusiness.net/call-europe-...

Call for Europe to stay the course on neglected diseases Global health groups make the case for continued European leadership

Speaking at a Science|Business debate on research and innovation (R&I) funding in the EU’s new mandate, global health leaders underlined the enormous return on investment (ROI) of such global health s...

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Feb 14

Youth 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 ⬇️
youtu.be/4YPgfP3_0Bg?...

Youth in the new EU mandate

YouTube video by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung - DSW

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DSW - International @dsw-intl.bsky.social · Feb 13

Last 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 ⬇️⬇️ sciencebusiness.net/call-europe-...

Call for Europe to stay the course on neglected diseases Global health groups make the case for continued European leadership

Speaking at a Science|Business debate on research and innovation (R&I) funding in the EU’s new mandate, global health leaders underlined the enormous return on investment (ROI) of such global health s...

sciencebusiness.net

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