6-18-2013
“If this project did not exist, there would be more women with cancer, more pregnant teenagers, more people with HIV.”
Leona Adolfo has worked as a nurse in Profamilia’s mobile health unit for more than three years. She travels to... READ MORE
6-13-2013
To realize our full potential, young people need a guarantee of our human rights and the ability to be full participants in the global, regional, and national policies that affect our lives. That's why MYX, IPPF's global youth movement for sexual and reproductive rights, provided the... READ MORE
6-11-2013
“Because we are young they think we are little kids. But we represent the future of the country. We have the right to speak and express our feelings.”
Fifteen-year-old Ester speaks with genuine emotion when she describes the impact the Haiti Adolescent Girls Network has had on her life. Like many girls living in Port-au-... READ MORE
5-29-2013
At this year’s Women Deliver conference, youth leaders had the opportunity to share our vision and priorities for the future global development agenda.
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5-28-2013
The United States saw a recent victory for sexual and reproductive rights when a federal judge ordered the Food and Drug Administration to allow emergency contraception to be sold over-the-... READ MORE
5-24-2013
Recognized internationally for her work in human rights, Mariela Castro promotes a different brand of socialism than that of her parents, who were key leaders during the Cuban Revolution. To Castro, all forms of discrimination—whether based on race, class, sexual orientation, or gender identity—must be tackled together in an inclusive and... READ MORE
5-21-2013
Last week, the Catholic Church filed a legal complaint against Profamilia, our local partner in the Dominican Republic. Its claim was that Profamilia’s... READ MORE
5-20-2013
Angélica García Olivares began working toward gender equality in Mexico when she was in college. While getting a Master’s degree in psychology, Angélica saw the need to focus on gender-based violence by hearing the stories of the women she counseled. She has been working to end violence against women and girls ever... READ MORE
5-16-2013
The National Council of Justice, which oversees Brazil’s judiciary, ruled on Tuesday that notary publics cannot refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. This decision paves the way for lesbian... READ MORE
5-13-2013
Gender-based violence remains a chronic problem in Haiti, affecting hundreds of girls and women each year. The Haiti Adolescent Girls Network works to protect and empower vulnerable girls,... READ MORE
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