INT/Global Women Deliver 2016 Conference; support to developing country participation

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Women Deliver is a leading global advocate for health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights. The organization will convene it's fourth global conference in Copenhagen May 2016. The conference will bring together some 6 000 decision makers, influencers, advocates and private sector representatives. The conference provides them with evidence, inspiration, advocacy tools, knowledge and networks to make progress on SDGs. WD has requested funding from Finland for scholarships for young people from developing countries. With a support of 270.000 Euros 90-100 young representatives will have their airfares, rooms, per diems, ground transportation etc paid.