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Defending Reproductive Rights as a Pillar of Democracy

Defending Reproductive Rights as a Pillar of Democracy

For the second consecutive year, Optio participated in the Central America Donors Forum (CADF), an annual event organized by the Seattle International Foundation (SIF) that brings together regional and international stakeholders to promote human rights, democratic...

A tragic day for women’s rights in the US

A tragic day for women’s rights in the US

Optio has worked for a decade to advance the reproductive rights of women and girls in Central America.  Never once did we think that we would have to turn our attention to the United States of America, a country thought of by many as a bastion of freedom and personal...

The Election of Xiomara Castro Is a Victory for Women’s Rights in Honduras

The Election of Xiomara Castro Is a Victory for Women’s Rights in Honduras

On November 28th, the pro-choice candidate Xiomara Castro became the first female president-elect in Honduras. Since the start of her campaign, Castro has been committed to  fervently defending  the rights of women and girls in all fields of society, by lifting them out of poverty, guaranteeing their sexual and reproductive rights, reducing gender based violence, removing the ban on emergency contraception and decriminalizing abortion for three indications.

Optio Speaks Out Against Honduran Reproductive Rights Hate Speech Campaign

Optio Speaks Out Against Honduran Reproductive Rights Hate Speech Campaign

Somos Muchas, Optio’s partner and a national platform working to advance reproductive rights in Honduras, has sent out an international alert, asking Human Rights Organizations to speak out against a reproductive rights hate speech campaign that was launched this month by the National Party of Honduras. Optio has signed onto the alert and is doing everything in its power to prevent this campaign from gaining traction. 

Optio Trains Central American Reproductive Rights Defenders

Optio Trains Central American Reproductive Rights Defenders

In July, Optio brought together 18 leaders of t reproductive health networks in an effort to improve their safety and expand on their skills and knowledge. During the week-long training, the reproductive rights defenders worked with experts in the region to:  1) share histories of advocacy from each Central America country, 2) develop protocols for helping women access vital reproductive health medicines and technologies in restrictive contexts, 3) establish cyber and mobile security standards, 4) and learn how to use portable ultrasounds to diagnose obstetric emergencies.