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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...
Girls’ Fair to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health in Honduras
On October 11, Ciudad Mujer held a Girls’ Fair in Tegucigalpa to provide information on sexual and reproductive health to over 150 girls aged 13 to 16 from nearby schools in the Kennedy neighborhood. The commemorative event was held in honor of the International Day...
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...
Giant Mandalas: “No Guilt, No Apologies”
Optio was invited by Somos Muchas to participate in the seventh National Meeting for the Right to Decide, titled this year as “Honduras in Women's Key,” held on September 28 at the Spanish Cultural Center in Tegucigalpa (CCET). Events were held as part of the Global...
Gathering of the Teachers’ Network organized by Ecuménicas por el Derecho a Decidir
On September 27, Optio participated in the Gathering for the Right to Decide organized by Ecuménicas por el Derecho a Decidir, which brought together members of the national Teachers’ Network. This event was held as part of the September 28 Global Day of Action for...
SEDESOL Health Fair at the Central Park of Tegucigalpa
On September 26, the Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL) invited various feminist organizations to hold a health fair aimed at combating teenage pregnancy. Although the fair was primarily directed at youth and adolescents, it was open to the general public and...