Interview, Fireside Chat
Christy Turlington Burns - Advancing Global Maternal Health: Talks at GS
- A film series titled "Giving Birth on America" is scheduled for launch over the holidays to increase public awareness of maternal mortality.
- Ninety-eight percent of maternal deaths are considered preventable, establishing a high potential for impact through intervention.
- The organization plans to address three specific barriers repeatedly identified in maternal health: transportation, education, and supplies.
- Future efforts aim to demonstrate proven strategies that can be scaled to achieve lasting differences in maternal health outcomes.
- Advocacy interest and a focus on preventative healthcare are expected to remain central to ongoing efforts based on observed early experiences.
- The Orange Rose symbol has been designated to represent the fragility, strength, and power of women and motherhood, emphasizing life over death.
- Engagement strategies involve revisiting countries previously visited during modeling career travel to implement advocacy work.
- Transformative progress in the global space of maternal mortality and maternal health is recognized as an existing reality.