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Majorie Lamour lives in Plaine-du-Nord, an area in Haiti with a high prevalence of the NTD lymphatic filariasis.

From Never Treated to Behavior Change Champion: LF Treatment in Haiti

WI-HER, through USAID IHP, developed a male engagement strategy to encourage shared responsibility in reproductive health seeking practices.

Family Planning as a Shared Responsibility: Improving Reproductive Health Seeking Practices Through Male Engagement in Nigeria

WI-HER’s customized and evidence-based leadership development training programs emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and embracing unique leadership styles.

The Transformative Role of Education in Encouraging Inclusive & Just Leaders

Figure 2: Percentage of women ever experienced violence. Source: Demographic health survey for the Eastern, Western, Central and Southern region of Africa

Localization can be an Answer to the Double Burden of HIV and Gender-Based Violence

Considering issues related to gender equity and social inclusion is critical in addressing challenges that impact neglected tropical disease risk, prevention, treatment, and services.

WI-HER Expands Its Work in Neglected Tropical Diseases Through Work with the END Fund and Pilgrim Africa

Throughout the 2023 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, individuals and organizations around the world organized events to build awareness around issues related to gender-based violence. Pictured here: WI-HER Gender Advisors and various partners, under USAID IHP, organized an awareness raising walk in Nigeria. Other activities held during the 16 days included advocacy events with ministries, community sensitization meetings, school outreach, media engagement, and more.

The Critical Need for Collaboration in the Pursuit of Ending Gender-Based Violence

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