The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is held in Perth, Australia. Every two years, Commonwealth leaders meet at CHOGM to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree on collective policies and initiatives. With a combined population of over 2 billion people, almost one-third of the world's population, CHOGM represents the highest consultative and policy-making institution of the Commonwealth. Find out more about the official CHOGM program.
Save the Children attended CHOGM to remind Commonwealth Heads of State and delegates that Commonwealth countries account for more than half of all children's deaths under the age of five. Every year, almost 4.1 million girls and boys born in the Commonwealth will not live to see their fifth birthday. Find out more.
2011 Midwife of the Year, Catherine Oluwatoyin Ojos
Save the Children was pleased to host our 2011 EVERY ONE Midwife of the year, Catherine Oluwatoyin Ojos from Nigeria at CHOGM.
Catherine is recognised for her leadership in maternal and newborn health care and research including founding a Special Baby Care Unit at the Ahmadu Bellow University Teaching Hospital in Northern Nigeria.
Every year, 250,000 newborns die of largely preventable causes in Nigeria, the highest number in Africa, and the fourth highest of any country in the world. Almost 90 percent of women give birth at home in Catherine's region of Nigeria.
We highlighted the important role that health workers play to save children's lives in the Commonwealth and the need to address the global shortage of over 3.5 million health workers.
Supporters came down and told us what they were "Born to" do. View the photos here.
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