In 2008, our 41 Member Associations in Latin America and the Caribbean provided 29, 819,125 services. We helped improve individual lives, change attitudes and reduce poverty’s grip throughout the region. We drove on rugged mountain roads to serve women living in remote villages, miles from the nearest clinic. We were in the forefront of opposition to restrictive laws repressive policies and that deprive women of their dignity and the right to determine their own reproductive destinies.  We also empowered young people through peer education programs and increased their access to appropriate sexual and reproductive health education, information and services.

“How can we expect that adolescents go with their parents to SRH services if they don´t even talk with them about sexual relationships?” (Interview with APROPO)

“Younger women are turning to (unprotected) anal intercourse as a prevention from pregnancy and to protect their virginity.”

“One governor said, giving condoms to young people is like providing them with a six-pack of beer and a free night at the motel.”