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Read moreWhat MHPSS means in Colombia: Supporting women to heal and lead change
What does it take for a woman to reclaim her voice in a region silenced by decades of conflict? La Macarena, in the department of Meta in south-central Colombia, is a region known for... -
Read more‘Somos voz’-‘We are voice’: A Journey from Violence to Healing #IWD2024
Today, on International Women’s Day, we share the story of the incredible empowerment event that brought together 24 women in Bogotá this February to discuss strategies for advocacy and unity against gender-based violence (GBV). This event marks the beginning of a campaign that will result in a series of short documentaries that will be a powerful resource throughout the year and especially in November and December for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
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Read moreDifferent contexts, same challenge: Psychosocial wellbeing, peacebuilding and gender-based violence in Colombia and South Sudan
On the 21st September, the inaugural webinar in a series on MHPSS and Peacebuilding explored the cultural and gendered sensitivities in both countries and why these are crucial for advancing peacebuilding, enhancing psychosocial wellbeing. We followed up with local MHPSS practitioners and community leaders to discuss further. This webinar was organised in collaboration with MHPSS.net and the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.
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Read moreColombia: Forum on Care and Health with a Gender and Ethnic Approach
Integrating the voices of indigenous women for a gendered and ethnic approach to health care in Colombia.
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Read more‘Bëtscnaté’ Celebrations in Colombia
‘Bëtscnaté’ or the Big Day (El Día Grande) is one of the most important celebrations for the Kämentsá Biyá community in Colombia. HealthNet TPO Colombia participated in this year’s Bëtscnaté to learn and share their ancestral and tradition practices for wellbeing.
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Read moreColombian Women in Dialogue
On the 28th and 29th November 2022, HealthNet TPO in Colombia organised the first national forum for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in peacebuilding practices. This event, falling perfectly within the context of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of HealthNet TPO, allowed different communities of women to share their experiences, enabling a deeper understanding of how being a woman affects health and mental health in Colombia. The event brought together many different voices, from Kämentsá Biya and Nasa indigenous communities to Afro-Colombian women.
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Read moreSelf-care for Women Leaders: Exploring Personal and Collective Experiences
Sharing senses and experiences around self-care and its importance within psychosocial support practices for women working for peacebuilding.
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Read moreSuccess of Women, Peace and Security Programmes
HealthNet TPO’s programmes supporting women and girls in Colombia and South Sudan deemed a success in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meta-Evaluation of Women, Peace and Security Programmes.
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Read moreEnding Violence Against Women for Sustainable Peace
Over the past 16 Days, the world has been campaigning to end violence against women and girls. This year, HealthNet TPO increased efforts to amplify the voices of women and girls living in Colombia and South Sudan who face increasing physical, sexual and emotional violence daily. These incredible women support other women and girl survivors of violence and are making steps to change harmful behaviours in their communities and engage in processes for sustainable peace.