Ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community

Ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community

Social barriers refer to the factors that limit access to healthcare due to social status, discrimination, or prejudice. MSF recognizes that social barriers can be as deadly as medical ones and aims to address them by hiring local staff, engaging with communities, and advocating for human rights. For example, in Yemen, MSF supports hospitals and clinics that provide healthcare to marginalized populations, such as women, children, and refugees, who face stigma, violence, or displacement. MSF also provides mental health services to victims of trauma, including war, torture, or sexual violence, and raises awareness about the psychological consequences of armed conflict