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scream @ “female presenting nipples”

gemmastyles: If you didn’t catch my stories a couple of weeks ago then you might have missed my trip to Senegal! I travelled with @gatesfoundation to highlight how investing in women’s healthcare is a massive factor in sustainable health development. I had the pleasure of interviewing Awa, who had been given access to healthcare training and has since been able to establish a full-on clinic in her village, which supports the people there as well as those in surrounding areas. This means, for example, that pregnant women have much easier access to checkups and urgent medical attention without travelling long distances. Access to contraception and family planning services mean that women there are able to put off having children until they’ve completed education and are able to space out their pregnancies. They have the choice. This has had a direct impact on the area’s maternal and infant mortality rate as well as a web of wider implications into the health and wellbeing of communities. The wonderful projects and people we visited in Senegal are a great example of how investment in female health and education around social issues, including gender equality, are having an impact. It’s really good for governments to have these examples and data to hand when examining their own priorities when it comes to women’s health and opportunities - and I also think it’s an example for everyone of what can be achieved within a supportive environment. Without the backing of her husband and family, Awa would have had a much tougher time achieving what she has - even if you don’t want to be the one changing the world, support the people who do ♥️🌍 If you’d like more info on @lenamahfouf and @dianazurloewen’s trips then visit their profiles!

I know everyone is busy screaming about history, but I would like to casually remind everyone of the gift that no one has talked about enough. this is magical and amazing and none of you have appreciated it enough so HERE now you can watch/listen on repeat like me

THIS IS THE VIDEO IT’S NOT MINE I DON’T KNOW WHO RECORDED IT BUT BLESS WHOEVER DID

onedirection: #MADEINTHEAM IS OUT NOW!! http://smarturl.it/1DmitamRetail

And let me kiss you.

d x

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