thank-you Celine for this useful and encouraging message. I particularly
like the more communal rather than individualistic focus.

Chris
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research. on behalf of Céline lemay
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dear colleagues,

The definition of humanization adopted five years ago has the potential
to
change birth... and the world.
Much deeper meaning than the consumerist and cosmetic changes in
hospitals.

I love, and I need  to read it from time to time.
So I share it with you,

Céline Lemay,  (Québec, Canada)

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics   Volume 75, Supplement
1 ,
Pages S3-S4

Conference agreement on the definition of humanization and humanized
care

T. Umenai, a, M. Wagnerb, L. A. Pagec, A. Faundesd, D. Rattnere, M. A.
Diasf, M. A. Tyrrellg, S. Hotimskyh, K. Hanedai, D. Onukii, T. Morii, T.
Sadamorii, M. Fujiwarai and S. Kikuchii

a Department of Health Policy and Planning, University of Tokyo, Tokyo,
Japan
b Director of Mother and Child Health, WHO Regional Office for Europe,
Copenhagen, Denmark
c Department of Midwifery and Children's and Women's Health Center of
British Colombia, Canada
d Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of Campinas,
Campinas, Brazil
e Institute for Health, State Secretariat of Health, São Paulo, Brazil
f Leila Diniz Maternity Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
g School of Nursing, University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
h Feminist Collective, São Paulo, Brazil
i Project Luz, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Ceará, Brazil

Concerns on humanized care have been growing worldwide. The
International
Conference on the Humanization of Childbirth was held on 2–4 November
2000,
in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with close to 2000 participants from more
than
23 countries, UNICEF and WHO. The concept of `humanization' was
formulated
and adopted by the Conference as the `Ceará Declaration', as follows:

`Humanization':

A process of communication and caring between people leading to
self-transformation and an understanding of the fundamental spirit of
life
and a sense of compassion for and unity with:

1. the Universe, the spirit and nature;

2. other people in the family, the community, the country and global
society; and

3. other people in future, as well as past generations.

Humanization is an important means of encouraging and empowering
individuals
and groups to move towards the development of a sustainable society and
the
enjoyment of a fulfilling life.

Humanization can be applied to any aspect of care, including childbirth,
the
terminally ill, the elderly, the disabled, the poor, health and disease,
education, the environment, economics, politics and culture.

As childbirth is the beginning of life and affects the rest of life, and
because the humanization of childbirth is such a clear need, the
application
of this particular aspect of care is an important start.

In view of the above, the Conference proposes that `Humanization' should
be
a key concept for the development of a sustainable society in the 21st
century and urges all governments, United Nations organizations,
international organizations and NGOs to take action to promote
`Humanization'.





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Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:55 PM
Subject: FW: Please send to your friends !!!


Dear Folks

some of you may be interested in the conference info below, sent from
ReHuNa in Brazil

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From: heloísa lessa [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tue 8/30/2005 11:46 PM



Newsletter of the II International Conference on the Humanization of
Childbirth.

TWENTY YEARS ago the World Health Organization accomplished in Fortaleza
the Delivery Appropriate Technology Conference. Since then, the
International Movement for Humanization have been obtained the
implementation of more adjusted practices in the childbirth assistance.
In this scenario, Brazil has been detaching itself with initiatives that
go since professional qualification until Health Unities reforms.

FIVE YEARS AGO, in this movement trajectory, was accomplished also in
Fortaleza, the 1st International Conference on the Humanization of
Childbirth, that advanced on the humanization concept discussion, in the
importance of twain mother-baby protagonism and in the paper of the
different actors in childbirth humanization.
            In this II Conference, we will congregate the International
Community to deepen in the discussion about childbirth situation in the
hole world, contributing to the development of a holistic model of
assistance that propitiates the construction of a more solidary and
peace engaged society.


      :: Objective
            Promote incorporation of the humanized practices in the
childbirth assistance.

      :: Participants
            All professionals and students interested in childbirth
care, including women and consumers organizations, teachers, social
scientists, health administrators, politics formulators, media
professionals, pregnant women and their families.

Date: 30th November-3rd December, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

      :: International Speakers Confirmed
            Chris Mc Court (UK)
            Elizabeth Davis (USA)
            Jan Tritten (USA)
            Laura Uplinger (USA)
            Lesley Page (UK)
            Mario Marialdi (USA)
           Marsden Wagner (USA)
            Marta Gonzalez (Bolivia)
            Mary Zwart (Holland)
            Michel Odent (France)
            Naoli Vinaver (Mexico)
            Soo Downe (UK)


      :: Scientific Programme
      Executive Secretariat
      JZ Congressos

      www.congressorehuna.org.br

      Phone: (55 21) 2266-9150

      Fax: (55 21) 2266-9175

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     a.. ONE OR TWO PLENARY SESSIONS ABOUT PARADIGM CHANGE
        b.. FIVE CONFERENCES
        c.. FIVE EXPERTS LECTURES
        d.. FIVE PANELS WITH FOUR PRESENTERS
        e.. WORKSHOPS IN PARALLELS SCHEDULES OF THE PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMING
        f.. PHOTOGRAPHS EXPOSITION
        g.. POSTERS PRESENTATIONS
        h.. MOVIE SESSIONS AND VIDEOS DURING THE INTERVALS AND IN THE
EVENING
        i.. ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS IN THE END OF THE DAY (EXCEPT IN THE
CLOSING DAY)
        j.. PARTICIPATION WITH COMMENTARIES AND QUESTIONS FROM THE
AUDIENCE
        k.. LECTURERS AND PANELISTS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS WITH THE
PRESS AND PARTICIPANTS AT THE END OF THE SESSION
        l.. FINAL CONFERENCE TO THE PRESS AFTER THE CLOSING
        m.. EXPOSITIONS FAIR


For more info go to:       www.congressorehuna.org.br