More than 90% of community health workers in Peru are women. Delia Lunasco is among them. Posted on Aug 4, 2023 In March, a woman was killed every three days in Peru. Since January, the country has seen at least 51 cases of femicide. Gender-based violence is just one of the Read more…
Indigenous health workers in Mexico face widespread discrimination Posted on July 24, 2023 Herlinda Basilio, now a midwife, still remembers the first birth she witnessed. “I’m the oldest of three sisters,” says Basilio, who now works with Partners In Health, known in Mexico as Compañeros En Salud. “When I was Read more…
Project helps survivors access heath, counselling, financial support after attacks of violence Posted on May 23, 2023 *Content warning: The following story mentions incidents of sexual violence and attempted suicide. The young woman had just turned 17 when she ran out to the supermarket one evening to pick up some Read more…
The mUzima app will streamline patient data, improve care delivery Posted on March 9, 2023 On a sunny Wednesday morning, women of varying ages wait outside of a room tucked in a corner of Butaro Health Center. Each woman is here for a breast cancer or cervical cancer screening. Inside Read more…
In Lima, transgender women face daily threat of discrimination, violence Posted on February 15, 2023 Content warning: This story relates to suicide. As the clock struck midnight, Brenda Mijahuanca ate 12 grapes while sitting under the table, celebrating the new year and reflecting on her resolutions—a tradition in Spain and Read more…
Loune Viaud, 30-year PIH veteran, takes on new role after advocating for women, children, and adolescent rights in Haiti, globally Posted on Dec 23, 2021 Partners In Health has named Loune Viaud chief gender and social equity officer, a new role inspired by the PIH Strategic Plan, 2020–2025. Reporting directly to Read more…
Alondra Esquinca reflects on her life, career, and transphobia in her home country Posted on Jun 30, 2021 At 27 years old, Alondra Esquinca is head nurse at the Center for Respiratory Diseases in Chiapas, Mexico, where Partners In Health is known as Compañeros En Salud. Esquinca has helped lead the COVID-19 response Read more…
Survey of hundreds of women reveals need to provide care, support for transgender women Posted on June 7, 2021 On the streets of Lima, 86% of transgender women have faced discrimination. And more than half have experienced domestic violence. That’s according to a recent survey by Socios En Salud, as Read more…
PIH’s executive director in Mexico reflects on her life, career, gender equity Posted March 17, 2021 As a young girl growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, Valeria Macías was inspired by many women in her community. But her grandmother has a special place in her heart. “She has always had her Read more…
Six inspiring women give insight into their personal journeys Posted on March 12, 2021 Despite hosting Top Chef for 15 years, co-founding a nonprofit, and publishing a handful of cookbooks, among other accomplishments, Padma Lakshmi has experienced impostor syndrome, along with many other high-achieving people. But she never let her initial beliefs Read more…