INSIDE MY PURSE

Sinaz Pato

Sinazo Pato works as an Advocacy and Community Outreach Manager for the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) in South Africa, where she oversees outreach, education, and advocacy activities targeting adolescent girls and young women to ensure that their perspectives and experiences are considered in HIV prevention programs and product development. Sinazo also manages Inside My Purse. Since its launch in 2018, Sinazo has connected with, and gained inspiration and learned from many people from different parts of the world. As the mother to a girl child she is passionate about creating a supportive environment for girls and young women to unleash their voice and take charge in shaping their future pertaining to health and socio-economic rights. Sinazo has over 10 years of experience in HIV prevention biomedical trials focusing on community education and stakeholder engagement. Prior to her work in clinical trials, Sinazo was an activist passionately advocating for access to affordable HIV treatment for people who need it in South Africa, a cause she still believes in.