Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 288 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • The midwives helping women on the US-Mexico border

    December 03, 2017 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Tijuana

    Pregnant women at the US-Mexico border are often living in hard conditions and facing obstetric violence at public hospitals or being pushed into c-sections at private clinics. 'Parteras Fronterizas' offers an alternative, it is an organization of two midwives who provide care for pregnant women individually or in groups.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Breast cancer once killed far more black women than white women in Chicago. Here's how that changed.

    November 27, 2017 |

    Chicago Tribune |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    In Chicago, the disparity in mortality rates between white and black women who contracted breast cancer was once disturbingly high, one of the worst in the nation . But ten years of fostering partnerships between the city and groups like the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force has helped make Chicago a leader in creating more equal access to services like mammograms, support groups, and assistance with open enrollment for health care.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • This all-women's college is training Rwanda's future leaders

    November 24, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Rwanda, Kigali

    The Akilah Institute, the first all-female college in Rwanda, is empowering women to be financially independent through training in entrepreneurship, the hospitality industry and information technology.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Rohingya Volunteers Help Rape Survivors Find Solace in Women-Only Hubs

    November 17, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

    A large ethnic cleansing campaign in Myanmar leading to rape and unsafe conditions of women has resulted in an increase in female refugees to Bangladesh. A center run by the United Nations Population Fund is a place for women and girls to come and talk to other females about their trauma and to have fun with the other attendees.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Rohingya Women and Girls Fleeing Rape Find Solace in Safe Spaces

    November 16, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

    Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled from Northern Myanmar's military ethnic cleansing to Bangladesh, often having suffered rape and gender violence. The United Nations Population Fund center is a place for women to talk about their trauma with counselors and relax with fellow refugees.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • In Africa, Rural Clinics Entice Pregnant Women With ‘Baby Pictures'

    November 10, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Pregnant women in rural African villages tend not to seek medical services until they are in labour, but there are many services that should be performed earlier in the pregnancy in order to help ensure the survival of the mother and child. Bridge to Health Medical and Dental is a charity that brings temporary clinics to these areas and advertises their ultrasounds as an opportunity for mother's to 'see your baby' in order to entice mother's to come.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Free Sanitary Pads to Fight School Dropout, Child Marriage in Zimbabwe

    November 09, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Young women and girls in Africa face difficult stigmas when menstruating, as well as prohibitive costs to hygiene items and other resources, leading many of them to miss critical days at school and otherwise be left behind in society. Various non-profits and government organizations are working to change this and give girls an equal footing by providing sanitary pads to girls for free, in tandem with sex education and initiatives to debunk social taboos against periods.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The Afghan Madam Helping Sex Workers Take Charge of Their Sexual Health

    October 26, 2017 |

    Broadly |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Afghanistan

    In Afghanistan, Bridge Hope Health Organization has sexual health peer educators in order to help prevent HIV. This NGO has been developed to help educate and prevent HIV in sex workers or other high risk individuals.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Group Therapy Is Saving Lives in Chicago

    September 21, 2017 |

    Politico |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Young individuals who have lost loved ones to violence and live in violent areas are likely to perpetuate these trends. 'Becoming a Man' and 'Working on Womanhood' are programs that involve mentorship, behavioral therapy, and other skill development in order to help teenagers find a healthier path.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The Rx For Better Birth Control

    September 20, 2017 |

    NationSwell |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Colorado views the cycle of poverty as being propelled by unplanned pregnancy. This led to their bipartisan supported funding program for birth control, that is especially useful in rural areas.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus