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International Women’s Day 2023: Gender equality isn’t possible without abortion and contraception
Banchi Dessalegn, MSI Africa Director, shares her take on International Women’s Day 2023: gender equality isn’t possible without abortion and contraception. Learn more about her role helping women and girls make informed decisions about their bodies and futures, and why abortion access is key to achieving global gender equality. Find out how you can help…
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MSI Senegal meets the UK Minister for Development, Andrew Mitchell
MSI’s team in Senegal was delighted to meet with the UK Minister for Development, Rt Hon Mr Andrew Mitchell, and the UK Ambassador to Senegal, Juliette John, in Dakar. This was an opportunity to highlight the transformative impact of the UK government-funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme, and the importance of following through with…
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SBCC Summit: How can we rethink the way we shift social norms through user-centred approaches?
Across MSI’s programmes, we often encounter misinformation and community stigma around sexual and reproductive healthcare. At the SBCC (social and behaviour change communication) Summit next week, we’ll be discussing how we can tailor approaches to address these community-level barriers and improve access.
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Giving survivors of sexual and gender-based violence pathways and choices in Asia Pacific
Supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence is a fundamental part of our reproductive healthcare services. MSI’s Edward Karapen gives us a first-hand glimpse into this work in Asia Pacific, funded by the Australian government’s RESPOND; programme.
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MSI welcomes the appointment of two new ministers at FCDO
MSI congratulates James Cleverly and Vicky Ford on their appointments as the UK’s new Foreign Secretary and Minister of State for Development
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Inside MSI: A Conversation on All Things Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
A Q/A with two members of our global DEI panel about their passion for diversity, equality, and inclusion and what it looks like at MSI.
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A woman’s perspective: my journey into leadership at MSI
Pester Siraha, Country Director of MSI Zimbabwe, writes about her career and journey into a leadership position at MSI.
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MSI welcomes the British Ambassador to DRC to celebrate WISH
On Friday 18th March 2022, MSI’s team in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were delighted to host the British Ambassador to DRC, Ms Emily Maltman, at our UK Aid-funded MSI Ladies programme in Kinshasa. The visit coincided with the extension of the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme – the flagship women’s health programme…
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Delivering home-based healthcare to women in Afghanistan
For over twenty years, MSI has provided life-saving services in Afghanistan, reaching over 380,000 clients yearly with women’s healthcare, including maternal health and family planning services. In Afghanistan, women can face challenges in accessing healthcare. Women are required to have a male chaperone to leave their homes and can be unable to access services delivered…
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The path towards gender equality begins with reproductive choice
This International Women’s Day, MSIs Advocacy Manager for Ghana, Esi Prah, explains that gender equality – whether in Ghana or globally – can only be achieved with access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights.
