Regional Director, Latin America
Blog
“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...
Consultor/a o Equipo Consultor: Investigación
Diagnóstico sobre la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva de Mujeres Migrantes en Tránsito por Honduras 1. Antecedentes Optio es una organización basada en California que tiene la misión de articular con organizaciones gubernamentales y no gubernamentales para eliminar los...
Estefania Vargas
Director of Operations, Latin America
A Regional Look at Sexual and Reproductive Rights
This book seeks to rigorously examine and challenge the patriarchal norms and practices that restrict access to reproductive healthcare, with the aim of encouraging key actors to reform their legal, political, and social approaches in favor of women’s and girls’ reproductive rights.
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...
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...