NGO PROFILES – CELSAM

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Centro Latinoamericano de Salud y Mujer (CELSAM)


Headquarters

Celsam-México
Centro Latinoamericano Salud y Mujer
Periférico Sur 6677, 6º Piso
Col. Ejidos de Tepepan Xochimilco
CP 16018 México, D.F.

Mission

CELSAM is a non for profit organization created to take action, inform, educate and orient women while contributing to increase awareness on the subject of sexual and reproductive health.

CELSAM is the result of the wish of a group of LATAM professionals who after joining their efforts and experience achieved a regional coverage.

Areas of experience

CELSAM focuses on the most relevant reproductive health aspects to women such as, contraception and post menopause.

What does CELSAM do?

  • Advocate before public administrations, associations and organizations
  • Consultant and advisor for women
  • Source of information for the media
  • Scientific studies and investigations
  • Bridge to new opportunities in other regions:
    • World Contraception Day initiative

Topics touched by CELSAM:

  • Myths around the contraceptive pill
  • Responsible sexuality, weapon against AIDS
  • Violence against women
  • Injectable contraceptives
  • The ideal couple: the pill and condom
  • Drospirenone’s additional benefits
  • Benefits and new options in HRT
  • Difference between regular and emergency contraception
  • Vaginal infections
  • Nutrition during pregnancy (12 Month Pregnancy)

Geographic range of work

Central and Latin America, as well as the Caribbean.

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