Evelyne Opondo
@Evelyne_Opondo
Experienced Lawyer | Human Rights advocate | Gender Specialist and Reproductive Rights Advocate | Africa Director @ICRW
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https://www.icrw.org 03-10-2017 13:43:49
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Did you know it's probably easier for a woman in Benin to get an abortion than in Texas?
ICRW Africa Evelyne Opondo was interviewed by The Associated Press for a new piece on #abortionrights in Africa: apnews.com/article/aborti…
#SRHR #ReproductiveRights
While the challenges of dependent and elder caregiving are increasingly recognized, the complex dynamics of these experiences remain poorly understood.
Facilitated by Brooke Cutler, join this insightful discussion with Alison Varco, Ms. Evelyne Opondo, Paurvi Bhatt, MPH, and Dr.
Counting down to the Ring the Bell event by UN Women UN Global Compact IFC NSE PLC on March 7, 2024.
ICRW Africa's Chryspin Afifu will speak on holistic investment in women for equitable and sustainable progress. #Investinwomen #IWD2024
Our 2022 East Africa cohort member, Evelyne Opondo, is featured in an interview by BusinessDaily.
'I joined a group called #WomenLiftHealth 's leadership journey. The idea is to support one another to grow as leaders & part of that process is self-awareness.'
businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/p…
ICRW Africa is honored to partner with Reproductive Health Network Kenya to make reproductive health accessible for all in #Kenya .
Our Africa Director Evelyne Opondo's service and support as chairperson on the advisory committee is a welcome opportunity to build a stronger #Reproductivejustice movement
Meet our Program Advisory Team for the East Africa Thematic Leadership Journey in Family Planning and Contraceptive Access.
Comprising accomplished women leaders including Prof. Anne Kihara, Evelyne Opondo, Laneta Dorflinger and Dr. Samukeliso Dube, this team will offer strategic advice,
We are excited to join ICRW Africa's board member Yvonne Okwara in this critical conversation on gender data. Evelyne Opondo @ICRW Josphat Njeru #InvestInWomen #IWD2024 African Development Bank Group ECA
The call center will
-Provide comprehensive SRH support for women
-It's a valuable resource for counseling
-It will offer accessible & non-judgmental support for individuals seeking guidance and referrals on reproductive health matters
#ChaguoMkononi #NenaNaBinti
Reproductive Health Network Kenya
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-Promote awareness campaigns to debunk myths & misconceptions surrounding sexual reproductive health services
-Train lower-level healthcare providers including Community Health Promoters to offer a wider range of contraceptive services.
#SRHRSupport
Ipas
Zamara Foundation
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European Union In Kenya Ministry of Health Clinton Foundation This campaign will:
· Empower women through self-care options that allow them to take charge of their own health.
· Enhance access to family planning/ contraception information and services to prevent unintended pregnancies
#ChaguoMkononi #SRHRSupport
Ministry of Health
Reproductive Health Network Kenya
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Why is this important? Because there are challenges that women face when accessing sexual reproductive health services like -Limited access due to societal stigma & cultural taboos -Limited awareness about available services and rights regarding reproductive health
Reproductive Health Network Kenya
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The campaign will
-Promote self-care & informed decision-making regarding reproductive health
-Address challenges by emphasizing use of self-injectable contraception and advocating for reproductive health autonomy
-Provide comprehensive access to services #ChaguoMkononi
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Let me tell you about The #ChaguoMkononi Campaign which was launched today by Reproductive Health Network Kenya in partnership with Ministry of Health & The Clinton Health Access Initiative and is meant to improve access to family planning and contraception services in Kenya
#Chaguokononi
#SRHRSupport
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Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right.
Realizing this right includes ensuring universal access to #SRHR , even in conflict and disaster.
My #HumanRightsDay statement: unf.pa/hrd23
#HumanRights75
The Women@Web fest 2023 is finally here!
We are excited to be a part of this with the theme, Her digital resilience: Women’s safety in the digital sphere.
#SafespacesEA Women At Web (EastAfrica) DW Akademie
Everyone is a winner, as players will win new insights and practical tools for centering equity in their organization’s programming. From left to right: Yande Kalengo of Restless Development; Dyness Kasungami of JSI | Better health outcomes. For all.; Evelyne Opondo of International Center for Research on Women (cont...)
Next week's #WomenDeliver2023 is taking place to an alarming backdrop of #women 's rights being threatened globally.
New on ODI's #ThinkChangePodcast : 4 inspirational leaders heading to #WD2023 discuss how to counter the actions of anti-feminist groups.
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“It takes a real man to stand with a wife who’s going through fistula,”Gladys Gachanja, Save a Woman Fistula Foundation Anniversary Celebrations
#EndFistula#SRHR
Sharon Korir_Fistula Champion Reproductive Health Network Kenya Nelly Munyasia
“Every year, I celebrate the privilege to hold urine and feaces because it’s not a given for many women,” Sharon Korir- Fistula survivor & Founder of Save a Woman Fistula Foundation
#EndFistula
Sharon Korir_Fistula Champion Reproductive Health Network Kenya