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Rape Victims in Peru Face Double Jeopardy

Peru, while famous for its modern culinary delights and ancient civilizations, also has a far less flattering distinction: it has more reported cases of rape and sexual violence than any other country in South America. Eight in ten of these victims are minors.

Top 5 Blogs about Safe Abortion in 2012

In 2012, the right to safe and legal abortion became a priority issue for many advocates throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. From Costa Rica to Uruguay, laws that criminalize abortion were debated and, in some cases, changed. These five blogs contain the best overview of current abortion rights struggles in the region.
 

1. What is the State of Abortion Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean?

The Bali Global Youth Declaration: For Young People, By Young People

With the world’s population now at seven billion and counting, issues of human rights, health, education, and employment require action more urgently than ever before—especially for youth under the age of 25, who comprise more than 40% of the world’s population.

What Does New Research Say about Gender-based Violence in the Region?

"This man will kill me and nothing will happen."

For eight years, Dolores and her children endured severe beatings at the hands of her husband. During the first year of the abuse, she sought help from the local police and prosecutor in Cartagena, Colombia, but was met with accusations and blame. Dolores tried to leave her husband several times, but each time he hunted her down and forced her to return – one time at knifepoint. Finally, Dolores and her children were able to escape for good.

The Global Youth Forum Concludes with Excellent Results

Yesterday the Global Youth Forum in Bali, Indonesia ended with a progressive statement recognizing the sexual and reproductive rights of young people, including extensive references to respecting LGBT people and the need for safe and legal abortion.

Move for Your Sexual Rights

In celebration of International Planned Parenthood Federation's 60th anniversary, fifteen young people from Profamilia used contemporary dance moves to capture the attention of a group of teens at The Boys and Girls Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Profamilia's flash mob is created by and for youth and promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Ending Violence Against Women Is Everyone's Responsibility

If you bring up the topic of violence against woman to ten people anywhere in the world, you’ll likely get ten opinions about how common it is, why it happens, and how to eliminate it.

Promoting a Culture of Peace in Guatemala

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our local partner in Guatemala, APROFAM, worked with a women's group to organize a march in Quetzaltenango on November 25th. The event also recognized IPPF's 60th anniversary in honor of the support APROFAM has received through being a part of the regional network.

Activistas bolivianos preguntan: ¿Es realmente una 'Marcha por la Vida'?

El 7 de noviembre, el Consejo Departamental de la Juventud, el Comité Cívico Femenino, y la Arquidiócesis de Santa Cruz, una ciudad conservadora en Bolivia, convocó a una "Marcha por la Vida" en contra de la despenalización del aborto en el país. La coalición pro-vida utilizó el eslogan "desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural".

Bolivian Activists Ask: Is it Really a 'March for Life'?

On November 7th, the Departmental Council of Youth, the Women's Civic Committee, and the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz, a conservative city in Bolivia, called for a “March for Life” against the decriminalization of abortion in the country. The pro-life coalition used the slogan “from conception to natural death.”