Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
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Self-care within sexual and reproductive health; a collective and supportive act of resistance
‘Can I just take the abortion pills along and have it in my home?’ Asked young Meera
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Self-care within sexual and reproductive health; a collective and supportive act of resistance
By Nihal Said, Research & Partnerships Senior Advisor & Harjyot Khosa, External Relations Director of IPPF South Asia
Syria
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A Stitch of Hope: How Nada Reclaimed Her Life in Qudsaya
In the suburb of war-weary Damascus, Nada, a 42-year-old mother, found herself standing at a crossroads.
Indonesia
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Faith, Identity and Power: Inside the World’s Only Islamic School for Transgender People
In the highlands of the island of Java, far from the noise of Indonesia’s major cities, a quiet revolution is unfolding.
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The Battle of Reframing: How anti-choice groups manipulate language to try to control the narrative
The fight for reproductive rights isn’t just happening in courts, legislatures, and clinics: it’s happening in the words we use every day and on social media.
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IPPF Global Research Exposes Devastating Impact of the Trump Administration – Stories from our Partners
After decades of providing crucial support to underserved communities worldwide, the United States has drastically rolled back its support for global health, pulling funding
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SIGN ON: Joint Statement Concerning the Call for Input by the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls
Please sign on here if you agree with our joint statement below.
Palestine
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Remembering Dr Thabat Salim: A Courageous Life Cut Short by Israeli Airstrikes
The Palestinian Family Planning and Protection Association (PFPPA) is deeply saddened to share the tragic loss of Dr Thabat Salim, a 30-year-old physician and much-loved member of the team. &n
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Say NO to Reproductive Coercion: Resist and Act for Reproductive Justice
IPPF is on the frontlines of the fight against sexual and gender-based violence, demanding justice, care and autonomy for survivors as a cornerstone of reproductive rights.
25 February 2019
Yaori and his wife Ami heard about vasectomies on the radio. Having six children already, they decided to head to their local family planning clinic, ATBEF, for more information. ATBEF is currently the only provider of keyhole vasectomies there and to date, they have performed 159 procedures.
25 February 2019
Yaori and his wife Ami heard about vasectomies on the radio. Having six children already, they decided to head to their local family planning clinic, ATBEF, for more information. ATBEF is currently the only provider of keyhole vasectomies there and to date, they have performed 159 procedures.
15 February 2019
In September 2018, a huge earthquake struck Indri's home island, killing thousands. Relieved that she made it to safety, Indri also felt an urgent need to give back to her community.
15 February 2019
In September 2018, a huge earthquake struck Indri's home island, killing thousands. Relieved that she made it to safety, Indri also felt an urgent need to give back to her community.
03 July 2018
Tongan IPPF youth campaigner Joshua Sefesi has been presented with a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace for the transformative work he is doing to raise awareness of sexual reproductive health and women’s rights in his community.
03 July 2018
Tongan IPPF youth campaigner Joshua Sefesi has been presented with a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace for the transformative work he is doing to raise awareness of sexual reproductive health and women’s rights in his community.
20 March 2018
The most recent national health survey carried out by the DHS program in Guinea has shown some severe issues which highlight young people’s need for good quality sexuality education. If neither school nor parents talk about sex education to young people and adolescents, the situation will be deplorable. They are an essential point of contact and if they are well informed, they will be able to facilitate this process.
20 March 2018
The most recent national health survey carried out by the DHS program in Guinea has shown some severe issues which highlight young people’s need for good quality sexuality education. If neither school nor parents talk about sex education to young people and adolescents, the situation will be deplorable. They are an essential point of contact and if they are well informed, they will be able to facilitate this process.
20 March 2018
It is a shame that many people misunderstand what Comprehensive Sexuality Education is and are totally oblivious to its benefits to us as families, societies, nations and continents. Some individuals and organizations even go the extra mile of petitioning governments to take CSE out of school curricula. To them my final and only word is that scary stories don’t save lives, Comprehensive Sexuality Education does.
20 March 2018
It is a shame that many people misunderstand what Comprehensive Sexuality Education is and are totally oblivious to its benefits to us as families, societies, nations and continents. Some individuals and organizations even go the extra mile of petitioning governments to take CSE out of school curricula. To them my final and only word is that scary stories don’t save lives, Comprehensive Sexuality Education does.
21 February 2018
United Kingdom Family Planning Association (FPA) and sexual health charity Brook, spoke to youth volunteers on what they want to see changed in the current relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum in the UK.
21 February 2018
United Kingdom Family Planning Association (FPA) and sexual health charity Brook, spoke to youth volunteers on what they want to see changed in the current relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum in the UK.
21 August 2017
Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.
21 August 2017
Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.
17 July 2017
The United Nations Headquarters in New York is currently hosting the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a ten-day gat
17 July 2017
The United Nations Headquarters in New York is currently hosting the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a ten-day gat
28 June 2017
Only 2% of Tanzanian schoolgirls have access to disposable sanitary pads.
28 June 2017
Only 2% of Tanzanian schoolgirls have access to disposable sanitary pads.
23 May 2017
When Gary Hawkins began working at the library he assumed he would help teenagers with their homework or use his experience as DJ G Money to encour
23 May 2017
When Gary Hawkins began working at the library he assumed he would help teenagers with their homework or use his experience as DJ G Money to encour
25 February 2019
Yaori and his wife Ami heard about vasectomies on the radio. Having six children already, they decided to head to their local family planning clinic, ATBEF, for more information. ATBEF is currently the only provider of keyhole vasectomies there and to date, they have performed 159 procedures.
25 February 2019
Yaori and his wife Ami heard about vasectomies on the radio. Having six children already, they decided to head to their local family planning clinic, ATBEF, for more information. ATBEF is currently the only provider of keyhole vasectomies there and to date, they have performed 159 procedures.
15 February 2019
In September 2018, a huge earthquake struck Indri's home island, killing thousands. Relieved that she made it to safety, Indri also felt an urgent need to give back to her community.
15 February 2019
In September 2018, a huge earthquake struck Indri's home island, killing thousands. Relieved that she made it to safety, Indri also felt an urgent need to give back to her community.
03 July 2018
Tongan IPPF youth campaigner Joshua Sefesi has been presented with a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace for the transformative work he is doing to raise awareness of sexual reproductive health and women’s rights in his community.
03 July 2018
Tongan IPPF youth campaigner Joshua Sefesi has been presented with a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace for the transformative work he is doing to raise awareness of sexual reproductive health and women’s rights in his community.
20 March 2018
The most recent national health survey carried out by the DHS program in Guinea has shown some severe issues which highlight young people’s need for good quality sexuality education. If neither school nor parents talk about sex education to young people and adolescents, the situation will be deplorable. They are an essential point of contact and if they are well informed, they will be able to facilitate this process.
20 March 2018
The most recent national health survey carried out by the DHS program in Guinea has shown some severe issues which highlight young people’s need for good quality sexuality education. If neither school nor parents talk about sex education to young people and adolescents, the situation will be deplorable. They are an essential point of contact and if they are well informed, they will be able to facilitate this process.
20 March 2018
It is a shame that many people misunderstand what Comprehensive Sexuality Education is and are totally oblivious to its benefits to us as families, societies, nations and continents. Some individuals and organizations even go the extra mile of petitioning governments to take CSE out of school curricula. To them my final and only word is that scary stories don’t save lives, Comprehensive Sexuality Education does.
20 March 2018
It is a shame that many people misunderstand what Comprehensive Sexuality Education is and are totally oblivious to its benefits to us as families, societies, nations and continents. Some individuals and organizations even go the extra mile of petitioning governments to take CSE out of school curricula. To them my final and only word is that scary stories don’t save lives, Comprehensive Sexuality Education does.
21 February 2018
United Kingdom Family Planning Association (FPA) and sexual health charity Brook, spoke to youth volunteers on what they want to see changed in the current relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum in the UK.
21 February 2018
United Kingdom Family Planning Association (FPA) and sexual health charity Brook, spoke to youth volunteers on what they want to see changed in the current relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum in the UK.
21 August 2017
Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.
21 August 2017
Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.
17 July 2017
The United Nations Headquarters in New York is currently hosting the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a ten-day gat
17 July 2017
The United Nations Headquarters in New York is currently hosting the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a ten-day gat
28 June 2017
Only 2% of Tanzanian schoolgirls have access to disposable sanitary pads.
28 June 2017
Only 2% of Tanzanian schoolgirls have access to disposable sanitary pads.
23 May 2017
When Gary Hawkins began working at the library he assumed he would help teenagers with their homework or use his experience as DJ G Money to encour
23 May 2017
When Gary Hawkins began working at the library he assumed he would help teenagers with their homework or use his experience as DJ G Money to encour
