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“Entre mis Cicatrices” Exhibition Highlights Plight of Honduran Women in Restrictive Legal Environment
On February 27, 2025, the Museum for National Identity (MIN) and Optio inaugurated the powerful photography exhibition “Entre mis Cicatrices” , shedding light on the resilience of Honduran women who have faced criminalization following obstetric emergencies. The...
Optio Donates Emergency Contraception to the Honduran Ministry of Health on International Human Rights Day
In commemoration of International Human Rights Day, Optio reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive rights in Honduras by donating 10,000 tablets of Postpil (emergency contraception) to the Honduran Ministry of Health. The donation will be...
Book Launch: Sexual and Reproductive Rights from a Gender and Human Rights Perspective
On November 25th, 2024, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Optio proudly launched its latest book, "Sexual and Reproductive Rights from a Gender and Human Rights Perspective," with the support of the Faculty of Law at the National...
Reproductive Health Kits Delivered to Women Affected by Hurricane Julia in La Ceiba, Honduras
Following the devastation of Hurricane Julia, Optio provided reproductive health kits to women and adolescent girls displaced in La Ceiba, one of the most severely affected regions. Hurricane Julia left a trail of destruction across the Atlántida department,...
Disseminating Updated Family Planning Guidelines with Healthcare Providers in Honduras
As part of the joint efforts between Optio and the Honduran Ministry of Health (SESAL), a replication session of the Family Planning Manual was carried out with healthcare personnel of SESAL in the Copán region, on November 19th. This initiative aims to promote the...
Workshop on Breast Cancer Prevention and Emergency Contraception for Women with Hearing Disabilities
On October 26, as part of Pink Month dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, Optio held an enriching workshop for women with hearing disabilities to learn about breast cancer detection. In conjunction, we provided information on emergency contraception and...