In this photo gallery, we present an overview of some of the support provided to partners and events organised by FOKUS in Guatemala and Colombia. We also highlight the participation in national and international meetings aimed at strengthening the rights of women, young people and girls.
FOKUS at CSW70.
The delegation was led by Sylvi Bratten (Executive Director), Ana Milena González (Director of the Regional Office in Latin America) and Ximena Correal (Programme Officer in Colombia).
Also in attendance were partners from Guatemala: Asoremi and Hermelinda Magzul (Kaqla). And from Colombia: Rosa Manuela Montero (Mujeres Kankuamas/ Kankuama Women) and Lina Marcela Tobón (Akubadaura). The team took part in meetings and discussions with other NGOs working for women’s rights.
Presentation of FOKUS Women magazine #7.
The event was attended by the Executive Director of FOKUS, representatives from the offices in Oslo, Guatemala, Africa and Colombia, as well as by the Regional Office’s partner organisations in Latin America.
Meeting with partner organisations in Colombia.
Annual meeting of partners, during which a contextual analysis was carried out and actions to be developed were coordinated across the following areas: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence; Sexual Health and Rights, Reproductive Rights; and Women, Peace and Security.
Meeting with partner organisations in Guatemala.
A contextual analysis was carried out together with the partners. The event was attended by Ana López, Guatemala’s Presidential Secretary for Women. During the session, we heard an assessment of government policies aimed at women, young people and girls – issues of the utmost importance for the programmes we are implementing in the country. Tools were also shared to help maximise the impact of the programmes: Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
FOKUS’ Global Meeting
with the teams from East Africa, Latin America and Norway, analysing changes in development cooperation and challenges within the global political context.
International Cooperation Gender Work Group.
Ana Milena González, director of FOKUS’ Regional Office for Latin America, is taking part in the International Cooperation Gender Work Group (MGCI), which aims to advocate for the protection of women’s rights.
Photos: ONU Mujeres/ Esteban Servin.
Regional Office Team Meeting.
During this meeting, we analysed the current situation in Latin America, with a particular focus on Guatemala and Colombia. The main objective was to outline courses of action to continue contributing to the protection of the rights of women, young people and girls..
Programme Monitoring and Support.
As a part of the efforts to strengthen our partner organisations in Colombia, programme monitoring and administrative support were provided..