UNFPA launches "Men as Partners in Maternal Health"
The United Nations Population Fund has chosen "Men as Partners in Maternal Health" as the theme of World Population Day. It's really interesting stuff--find out more at UN Dispatch.
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This sort of important family policy might actually merit a Men at Work reunion.
Treading lightly here, as I really think the intent of this is good.
But... I see a sign that says "Men at Work." And then a picture of a pregnant woman.
Um.
Something tells me the MAN is not the one doing the work there. Although it's great exercise, having sex is not "work." Nor is doing the right (i.e., decent human being) thing and doing what you can to ensure that the soon-to-be mother of your child is in good health. When men started pushing babies out through their genitals, then I'll give them credit for doing any of the "work" involved in pregnancy.
Again, great great great idea... but really just not digging the poster. For me personally, brings up too many issues.
I like the pregnant woman figure in the poster.