In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Milestone Initiative for Human Rights and Empowerment, in collaboration with Heartland Alliance Limited by Guarantee and with support from ViiV Healthcare Positive Action conducted a community outreach to engage women within the community.
The outreach was designed to create a safe and engaging platform for awareness, dialogue, and empowerment, particularly for women. Through direct community interaction, the team shared key messages on gender equality, access to health services, HIV awareness, and the importance of supportive community networks for women, including those who use drugs.
Participants were encouraged to support one another, adopt healthier lifestyles, and seek appropriate health services when needed. The activity also emphasized the need to challenge stigma and discrimination that often prevent marginalized women from accessing essential healthcare and support services.
The outreach further highlighted the importance of community-centred engagement in advancing women’s health and rights. By taking conversations beyond traditional settings and into community spaces, the activity helped bridge information gaps and strengthened trust between service providers and community members.
This collaborative effort reflects the continued commitment of MIHRE, HALG, and ViiV Healthcare to advancing inclusive health programming, strengthening community resilience, and ensuring that women, including those at risk of drug abuse, are not left behind in the pursuit of health, dignity, and equality.
The engagement also served as a reminder that empowering women goes beyond celebration; it requires sustained action, awareness, and partnerships that amplify women’s voices and expand access to life-saving health services.
Together, when we give, we gain.
