Projects in Nicaragua

Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread in Nicaragua. Girls are frequently affected and often become pregnant at an early age. Together with our local partner organisations, we campaign for the rights of girls and women, and work to improve young people’s access to health services.

A protective environment to prevent teenage pregnancies

Nicaragua has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Latin America, but young people have limited access to health services, counselling and support. Together with our partner organisation MIRIAM, we provide young people who are affected with improved access to health services and information about sexual and reproductive health, violence prevention and psychosocial support.

Mädchen arbeitet im Projekt im Radio - Nicaragua - terre des hommes schweiz

A safe environment for children and young people

Many teenagers in Nicaragua,in particular girls and young women, experience violence every day. This is deeply rooted in cultural norms and is often taboo. Together with our partner organisation FUNARTE, we empower young people by giving them better access to services and information in the area of sexual and reproductive health, violence prevention and psychosocial support.

Jugendlicher vor farbiger Wand draussen - terre des hommes schweiz
Foto: Anette Homlicher

Information about Nicaragua

Violence is deeply rooted in Nicaragua and is exacerbated by the current political unrest. In a climate of uncertainty, girls and women are particularly at risk, as they often lack access to legal protection and support.

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km²(3.2 times the size of Switzerland)

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(0.8 times the population of Switzerland)

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Programme Coordinator

Anette Homlicher

Programme Coordinator Nicaragua, Security

+41 (0)61 338 91 48
anette.homlicher@terredeshommes.ch

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