Women's Health

Machismo in Nicaragua influences the overall health of many women and their families. Physical, emotional, economic and sexual abuse are serious problems for many Nicaraguan women. Lack of reproductive education and access to health care contribute to high birth rates, elevated indices of maternal and infant mortality, and sexually transmitted diseases. This year, many of our interns focused their work on gender equality and women’s health. Their projects included: workshops on domestic violence, family planning and reproductive health; a health fair focusing on domestic violence; seminars on the Law for Equal Opportunities, and designing brochures on topics including emergency contraceptives, domestic violence, emotional health, and many other issues important to improving the health and well-being of Nicaraguan women.