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Women and Science: A long history of defying stereotypes with determination

Discover how women and girls in the Americas and the Caribbean are conquering science, defying stereotypes. Stories of courage and direct contributions to sexual and reproductive rights.

Join this inspiring journey!

Growing up they said science wasn't for women, but every day proves that the space we want, can and will be ours! From the Americas to the Caribbean islands, women and girls are making our mark by defying stereotypes and overcoming barriers to take our space in science.

This article highlights the diversity of young and adult women who make IPPF ACRO a region with a heart for communities and their people. Learn about these incredible women and their experience in science and how they contribute to the area of sexual and reproductive rights, 

These women scientists have not only expanded our understanding of the world, but are also inspiring future generations of girls to pursue their own scientific passions through their courage, ingenuity and resilience. Let's inspire more women and girls to join the exciting journey of scientific knowledge in the Americas and the Caribbean!

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Americas & the Caribbean

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Activism, Sexual Health

Roberta Corrêa - Enfermera en el Espacio de Salud y Sexualidad de Gestos, organización Socia Colaboradora de IPPF

Gestos

Camila, 20 años, Argentina - Parte del equipo de FunDheg, organización socia colaboradora de IPPF

FunDheg

Lyndale Weaver - APPA, member association of IPPF

APPA

Duanie Moran - Red de jóvenes voluntarios de LLAVES (Honduras), edad 26 años

Llaves

Carol, 44 años, INPPARES Perú

INNPARES

Jen, 53, USA, PPFA, member association of IPPF

PPFA

- Becky, USA, PPFA, member association of IPPF

PPFA

Aisama Rashell Fajardo 14 años, La Guajira – Colombia. Adolescente participante del Proyecto Valiente de Profamilia.

ProFamilia

Danika, USA, PPFA, Member association of IPPF

PPFA

Sharon Liseth Velázquez 23 años, Valle del Cauca – Colombia. Adolescente participante de la Red Joven de Profamilia.

Profamilia

- June, 47, Maryland, USA, PPFA, Member association of IPPF

PPFA

Diana Torres 55 años, Bogotá – Colombia. Líder Nacional de Urología de Profamilia.

Profamilia

Meredith, 45, Maine, USA, PPFA, Member Association of IPPF

PPFA