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Materials
(September 2002)
New CD-ROM on Lactational Amenorrhea Method from Linkages Project
The LINKAGES Project* (of USAID) has developed and produced an interactive, multimedia CD for program planners on the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM), a modern postpartum contraceptive method for women who breastfeed.
The CD contains information on LAM gathered from a variety of projects and organizations around the world. This information is presented in formats you can use to increase your knowledge, advocate with others, and integrate LAM into your programs. The CD includes the following:
- LAM advocacy presentation
- LAM training modules
- IEC materials for LAM behavior change
- Monitoring and evaluation materials and tools
- LAM bibliography with abstracts
- Background publications on LAM
View and download the CD at <http://www.linkagesproject.org> or
order a limited number of copies at no cost from <linkages@aed.org>.
*LINKAGES is a USAIDfunded global project providing technical information, assistance and training to organizations on breastfeeding, related complementary feeding and maternal dietary practices, and LAM. LINKAGES is managed by the Academy for Educational Development to promote breastfeeding and related practices as a means toward:
- Increased child survival, growth and development
- Increased child spacing
- Improved maternal, reproductive health
- Reduced HIV transmission through informed decisionmaking on optimal infant feeding
Training Curriculum on Gender and Rights in Reproductive Health Available from WHO
"Transforming Health Systems: Gender and Rights in Reproductive Health," published by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a training resource for health trainers to use with health managers, planners, policymakers and others with responsibilities in RH. It is a unique training curriculum designed to equip participants with the analytical tools and skills to integrate the promotion of gender equity and reproductive rights into their RH policies and programs. The curriculum is specifically designed to be used by academic and activist trainers offering either stand-alone or university program-related courses in research and programming in sexual and RH as well as in gender.
The curriculum uses case studies, exercises and practical material to deal with a broad spectrum of RH issues from sexual debut and maternal mortality to HIV/AIDS and sexual violence. Gender and rights are woven into every module of the course.
A conscious effort has been made to use participatory methods to enable participants to grow in awareness, maturity and self-reliance, and build their confidence and skills in communicating about reproductive and sexual rights and health. The entire curriculum is focused on transformation. It provides tools and skills for conceptual analysis and for effecting positive changes within a healthcare system."Transforming Health Systems: Gender and Rights in Reproductive Health." WHO, Geneva 2001 [E], 492 pages, WHO/RHR/01.29, is available free of charge on written request to <rhrpublications@who.int>. A CD-ROM version of the curriculum is also available.