Paralleling the Foundation’s domestic focus on gender, Overbrook supports organizations working on these same issues in Latin America. In both the U.S. and Latin America, there have been very interesting progress in advancing gender rights and significant setbacks. The Foundation specifically funds organizations promoting women’s human rights, reproductive rights and LGBT rights in Latin America.
Below is a list of 2013 grantees in the Foundation’s Latin American Gender Rights portfolio.
Women’s Rights |
International Planned Parenthood Federation/ Western Hemisphere RegionGeneral Operating Support – $30,000The International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR), also known as the Regional Office, is the leading sexual and reproductive health organization in Latin America and the Caribbean. IPPF/WHR aims to improve individuals’ quality of life, campaigning for sexual and reproductive health and rights through advocacy and services, especially for the most poor and vulnerable. IPPF/WHR defends the right of all young people to enjoy their sexual lives free from ill health, unwanted pregnancy, violence and discrimination. It supports a woman’s right to choose to terminate her pregnancy legally and safely. The organization also strives to eliminate sexually transmitted infections, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS. |