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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...
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...