Women’s Rights Are Human Rights All women and girls—regardless of what country they live in, their ethnicity, socioeconomic status or role in society—deserve to live healthy, safe and empowered lives. Jhpiego works to transform harmful gender norms that inhibit people from accessing health information and services. Gender inequality limits the use of contraceptive methods and
Namibia
Women’s Cancers
Early Detection and Prevention Saves Lives Jhpiego believes in a world in which an integrated and coordinated response to women’s cancer detects disease early and ends preventable deaths. Jhpiego’s legacy of working in women’s cancers started in the 1990s with pioneering early clinical trials on visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for identification of precancerous
Adolescent & Youth Health
Transforming Futures, One Young Person at a Time Today, around the world, there are about 1.8 billion adolescents (10 to 19 years old) and young people (15 to 24 years old). Investments in their health and education can transform their lives and produce positive economic and social results. Working in partnership with young people, Jhpiego