hera leads the HISP Consortium, Advancing Health and Social Justice
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hera leads the HISP Consortium, Advancing Health and Social Justice

We are delighted to announce that hera, in steadfast commitment to the values of equity, social justice, and human rights-based development, was recently awarded another four-year contract to lead the consortium for the Knowledge Hub on Health, Socio-Economic Inequalities, and Social Protection (HISP). This follows two similar successful Health Advisory Service contracts that hera implemented between 2014 and 2022.

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International Women’s Day 2022 - Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
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International Women’s Day 2022 - Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 is, “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. In our increasingly interconnected world, it seems appropriate to have an intersectional theme encompassing gender and sustainability. For our work in the health and development sector, we know how crucial it is to consider cross-cutting issues and to adopt intersectional standpoints.

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The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) scorecard of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
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The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) scorecard of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)

The SRHR SADC Scorecard is a high-level peer review accountability tool to track progress of the Region in achieving the SADC Regional Strategy for SRHR 2019-2030 and the SRHR targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. It consists of 20 key indicators to track progress in meeting the 10 outcomes of the strategy. Member States are to report every two years on progress made against the SADC Scorecard.

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Launch of the 2021 UNFPA State of the world population report - My Body is My Own

Launch of the 2021 UNFPA State of the world population report - My Body is My Own

The 2021 UNFPA report highlights the critical need for bodily autonomy. COVID-19 worsened the problem, with increased gender-based violence and limitations on healthcare access. The report acknowledges challenges faced by diverse groups. hera's research on women's decision-making around sexual health contributed to the report, with a focus on agency that goes beyond access to services.

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hera to support Health Systems Global in developing a new 5-year strategic plan
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hera to support Health Systems Global in developing a new 5-year strategic plan

A hera team, led by CEO Leen Jille and Associate Partner Giorgia Lattanzi, has been selected to support Health Systems Global (HSG) in developing its next 5-Year Strategic plan covering 2021-2026. The aim is to develop a strategic framework that continues to position HSG at “the forefront of health systems policy and research within the changing landscape of global health.”

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