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August 10, 2012

Photo: 2008, Mexico. An indigenous girl sells handmade crafts in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Empowering her voice and that of her community is crucial to make known their contributions to society as well as their needs and potential. The media are a crucial ally in amplifying the voice of indigenous peoples. Opening the eyes and ears of society, the media support efforts in the fight for equality and the right to health of indigenous peoples...

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PAHO/WHO calls for intensified efforts to protect the health and rights of indigenous peoples of the Americas
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Health and Human Security
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Experts say reducing demand is key goal for emerging drug policies
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Conference: “Drug Consumption Policies based on Evidence: advances, challenges, and perspectives”
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Panel discusses how to incorporate gender equity and human rights in health care reform
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"Therapies" to change sexual orientation lack medical justification and threaten health
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March 16, 2012
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Expertos de OPS y de la academia analizan instrumentos de derechos humanos para proteger el derecho a la salud
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Millennium Development Goal Drinking Water Target Met
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Events
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PAHO Award for Administration 2012
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Technical Advisory Group of the Pan American Health Organization on Gender Equality in Health
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Experts See Progress in Incorporating a Gender Perspective into Health Programs
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PAHO a member of the Steering Group of the Campbell International Development Coordination Group
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World Conference on Social Determinants of Health, October 2011
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AUWCL, PAHO Celebrate Launch of Report on the Right to Health of Young People
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The Right of Young People to Health and Gender Identities
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OPS lanza nuevo informe sobre derechos humanos y reconoce el trabajo de líderes en el derecho a la salud
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Experts Analyze Obstacles to Universal HIV Treatment in Latin America and the Caribbean
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PAHO Honors Malaria Champions of the Americas 2011
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Men’s Health, HIV and Sexual Diversity
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Launch of the PAHO Virtual Course on Health Promotion and the Virtual Community for Health Promotion Initiatives
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Iranian Physician Describes HIV/AIDS Work that Led to Imprisonment
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Launching PAHO's 10-Year Strategy and Plan of Action on Urban Health in the Americas at the 10th International Conference on Urban Health
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Women Leaders Urge Stronger Advocacy on Health and Public Policy
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Panel Discussion on Safe Motherhood and Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health
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About COPA
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Regional/International Parliaments
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PAHO/WHO and the Use of Social Networks
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Cultural Diversity and Health
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Regional Program on Bioethics
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Preventing Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Against Women
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PAHO laments the passing of Dr. Robert Carr, Caribbean human rights advocate
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PHCO Current Projects
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“Malaria Champions of the Americas” Seeks Nominations of Integrated Approaches and Synergies in Efforts against Malaria
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Regional Experts Consultation on Integrating Ethnic-racial Identification in Health Statistics
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Water and Sanitation Home
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Urban Health
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Gender Observatories
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(2011) Gender Focal Points Training
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Policy Documents
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PAHO Honors Gender-Focused Efforts to Fight HIV
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PAHO Participates in New York Launch of “UN Women”
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(2011) International Women's Day
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Women and Men Face Different Chronic Disease Risks
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Documental enfatiza los derechos de las personas transgénero
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Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality
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Publications
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Focal Points Training 2011
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Elimination of Violence Against Women
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PAHO Teams Honored for Advancing Health as a Human Right
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Experts See Scant Progress in Reducing Violence against Women in the Americas
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PAHO to Host Event on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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PAHO’s Deputy Director Updates OAS’ Group of Friends of Haiti on Outbreak Situation
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New PAHO tool on Human Rights
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Women's health and human rights: Monitoring the implementation of CEDAW
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AIDS 2010 Conference Abstracts related to Latin America and the Caribbean countries
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Countries to Promote Access to Health Care as a Human Right
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Countries to Promote Access to Health Care as a Human Right
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Health Leaders Pledge Action to Reduce Drug Use in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Top Officials Meet to Map Pan-American Cooperation in Health
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Experts call on countries of the Americas to keep the promise of safe motherhood
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Social Inequalities: A Barrier to Exercising the Right to Health
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PAHO Director Briefs OAS Ambassadors on Upcoming Directing Council
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Improving the Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence: A Resource Manual for Health Care Professionals in Developing Countries
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Improving the Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence: A Resource Manual for Health Care Professionals in Developing Countries
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50th Directing Council
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Public Health Heroes: Dr. Zilda Arns Neumann
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Public Health Heroes: Dr. Mirna Cunningham
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Campaña no más violencia contra las mujeres
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Violencia sexual en Latinoamérica y el Caribe: Análisis de datos secundarios
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Sexual Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Desk Review
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PAHO technical recommendations and tools for health protection of the indigenous peoples of the Americas
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Presentación de Resultados del Observatorio Nacional de Género y Salud Sexual y Reproductiva 2009- Mujer y Salud en Uruguay
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Prevención y Control de la Diabetes Mellitus en México
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Integración de la perspectiva de género en los programas de VIH en el sector de la salud. Herramienta para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta a las necesidades de las mujeres
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Integración de la perspectiva de género en los programas de VIH en el sector de la salud. Herramienta para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta a las necesidades de las mujeres
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Integración de la perspectiva de género en los programas de VIH en el sector de la salud. Herramienta para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta a las necesidades de las mujeres
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La salud de las mujeres y los hombres en Centroamérica y República Dominicana-Perfil 2009
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A Human Rights-based Approach to HIV Prevention. AIDS 2010
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XI Conferencia Regional sobre la Mujer de América Latina y el Caribe-Panel La Cobertura Universal de la salud: un compromiso de los Estados, un derecho de las mujeres
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Taller de Indicadores Básicos para el Área Andina
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Autoridades presentan informe sobre la salud de las mujeres y los hombres en Centroamérica
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Derechos Humanos
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50th Directing Council
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146th Session of the Executive Committee of PAHO: Reviewing relevant public health issues for the Americas Region
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Canada and PAHO Pledge to Heighten Strategic Cooperation
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PAHO Director BLOG named as a top 50 International Health Care Blog
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146th Session of the Executive Committee
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PAHO Hosts Meeting on Women's Reproductive Rights
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Gender and Health
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PAHO Cites TB Progress, Honors Innovation on World TB Day
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Inequalities Affecting Mental Health: Call for Submissions
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Champions of Health - Mauricio de Sousa
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PAHO/WHO Symposium: Connecting Ideas and Knowledge Sharing on Equity and Health
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Case studies in Gender and Health
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 20 January 2010
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Violence Against Women: The Health Sector Responds
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PAHO/WHO Mobilizing to Meet Haiti’s Health Needs after Earthquake
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PAHO Award for Administration 2011
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New eCourse Explores Relationships Between Human Rights and Health
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World AIDS Day 2009 highlights significant progress, clear challenges
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In Guatemala, U.N. Launches Campaign to Stop Violence against Women and Girls
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World Health Days and Special Celebrations
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Latin American Journalists Honored for Reporting on Sex Workers' Health
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Throughout the Americas, Treatment Falls Far Short of Mental Health Needs
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Mercedes Sosa, singer and PAHO Champion of Health, dead at 74
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Taller subregional sobre la incorporación de la perspectiva de etnicidad en salud
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New PAHO basic e-learning course available in English and Spanish
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"World Fair on Municipalities and Health" Opens in Argentina
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PAHO HIV Caribbean Office
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Warmi II Construyendo Puentes entre la Comunidad y los Servicios de Salud
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Looking at PAHO Strategic Plan 2008-2012 from a an international human rights law perspective
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About the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
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Experts to propose plan to improve the health of homosexual men in Latin America
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PAHO and Washington College of Law to Collaborate on Human Rights and Health
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Champions of Health - Mercedes Sosa
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UN Human Rights Council
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Resources
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Alcohol, género, cultura, y daños en las Américas
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Unhappy hours: alcohol and partner aggression in the Americas
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PAHO Gender Equality Policy
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Publications and Resources
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UN: Countries Must Eliminate Homophobia to Curb the HIV epidemic in Latin America and the Caribbean
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PAHO’s Project on Public Health, International Human Rights Law and Vulnerable Groups
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The Links between Heath and Human Rights
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Executive Management
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Reports
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HIV and STI
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Human Rights
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Publications
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Resources
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Stigma and Discrimination
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By Topic
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Las múltiples caras de las intersecciones entre el VIH y la violencia contra las mujeres
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HIV and STI News
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News, Press Releases, and Events
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HIV Topics
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PAHO Ethics Review Committee (PAHOERC)
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Contact us
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Region Makes Progress, Faces Challenges on HIV
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Singer José José Denounces Violence against Women
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Human Rights Modules
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Human Rights & Health
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Diplomados, Postgrados y Especialidades en Derecho y Salud
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Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest
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HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination
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HIV and STI
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Gender, Diversity and Human Rights Office
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Understanding and responding to HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in the health sector
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UN: Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean should improve, expand sexuality education
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Mental Health Policy
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World No Tobacco Day 2008 Observed with Awards in the Americas
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Latin American Countries Launch Programs to Improve Health Care for Sexual Minorities
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Gender Equality: Let's Get Real
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Dr. Mirta Roses Inaugural Address as Director of the Pan American Health Organization
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Dr. Mirta Roses Inaugural Address as Director of the Pan American Health Organization
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Cajanus vol. 39, No. 3, 2006
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