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New report:

Female genital mutilation/cutting and obstetric complications

We do not know if there is a direct causal link between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and delivery-related problems, but there is a statistical relationship, concludes a new report from the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services.

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NORHED:

Norad received 173 applications

Norad received 173 applications for the NORHED main call by 15 March. The validated results and partners granted funding will be concluded before 1st July 2013.

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The Grand Challenge for Development:

Saving Lives at Birth: Round III - Request for Applications

The partnership Saving Lives at Birth seeks groundbreaking prevention and treatment approaches for pregnant women and newborns in poor, hard-to-reach communities around the time of delivery.

Facts about Norad

Norad – The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation – is a specialised directorate under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Norad assures the quality of Norwegian development assistance by means of:

  • Technical advisory services
  • Quality assurance
  • Grant administration
  • Communication
  • Evaluation

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