Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
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IDAHOBIT 2026: Reclaiming the Narrative - Democracy and LGBTQI+ Rights
Every year on 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) reminds us that progress for LGBTQI+ rights is neither inevitable nor guaranteed.
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IDAHOBIT 2026: Reclaiming the Narrative - Democracy and LGBTQI+ Rights
This year’s theme, At the Heart of Democracy is a timely reminder that democ
Iran
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IPPF Rejects the Instrumentalisation of human rights as a justification for war.
The bombing of Iran and the region by Israel and the United States is orchestrated by men who worship militarised masculinities and whose world views are founded on d
Palestine
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“We need each other more than ever. We have to lift each other up.”
In the West Bank, persistent attacks, roadblocks, and an oppressive Israeli military presence are cutting women and girls off from life-saving sexual and reproductive healthcare.
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Our 2025 Photos of the Year
For us, images are power. What happens behind the scenes is far more than standard INGO content gathering: it is an intentional political act.
Sudan
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Under Siege and Out of Reach: Health, Safety, and Dignity in Sudan
For more than 18 months, el-Fasher has been under siege. Families who once fled to this city in North Darfur for safety are now trapped in it.
Ukraine
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We Are Living Through Two Wars: The War on Our Land and the War on Our Bodies
Life in Ukraine is still extremely hard and unstable. Even in places that feel calmer, the fear never fully goes away. The risk of missile and drone attacks is constant. It’s terrifying.
Palestine
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What are you afraid of: International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
What are you afraid of? The real threat is the live-streamed genocide, not the keffiyeh.
Mozambique
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Sex Workers Leading the Fight Against HIV in Mozambique’s Manica Province
In Mozambique, in the continued fight against HIV, certain populations face a heightened risk of transmission, such as sex workers.
07 July 2025
Success Story from the Syrian Family Planning Association – IPPF AWRO
07 July 2025
Success Story from the Syrian Family Planning Association – IPPF AWRO
25 June 2025
In the highlands of the island of Java, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of it is the Al Fatah Ponpes Religious School, the world’s only Islamic school for transgender people.
25 June 2025
In the highlands of the island of Java, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of it is the Al Fatah Ponpes Religious School, the world’s only Islamic school for transgender people.
19 May 2025
At the 28th International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, a diverse coalition gathered to confront the systemic neglect and marginalization faced by women who use drugs.
19 May 2025
At the 28th International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, a diverse coalition gathered to confront the systemic neglect and marginalization faced by women who use drugs.
24 April 2025
Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.
24 April 2025
Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.
11 April 2025
To understand the impact of the US funding cuts on our partners, IPPF rolled out a Federation wide survey in February 2025. The findings are unsurprisingly alarming.
11 April 2025
To understand the impact of the US funding cuts on our partners, IPPF rolled out a Federation wide survey in February 2025. The findings are unsurprisingly alarming.
08 March 2025
Displaced women in Tigray have endured conflict and now face worsening conditions due to aid cuts. This International Women’s Day – and every day – we are united in solidarity with them.
08 March 2025
Displaced women in Tigray have endured conflict and now face worsening conditions due to aid cuts. This International Women’s Day – and every day – we are united in solidarity with them.
28 January 2025
Please sign on if you agree with our joint statement below.
28 January 2025
Please sign on if you agree with our joint statement below.
06 January 2025
We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr Thabat Salim, killed at just 30 years old in Gaza.
06 January 2025
We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr Thabat Salim, killed at just 30 years old in Gaza.
28 November 2024
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. Reproductive coercion, a gender-based violence that strips women of their power to make decisions about their own bodies, is a critical focus.
28 November 2024
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. Reproductive coercion, a gender-based violence that strips women of their power to make decisions about their own bodies, is a critical focus.
22 October 2024
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, in partnership with Soul City Institute, are engaging with global experts on the intersection of sexual and gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services.
22 October 2024
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, in partnership with Soul City Institute, are engaging with global experts on the intersection of sexual and gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services.
07 July 2025
Success Story from the Syrian Family Planning Association – IPPF AWRO
07 July 2025
Success Story from the Syrian Family Planning Association – IPPF AWRO
25 June 2025
In the highlands of the island of Java, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of it is the Al Fatah Ponpes Religious School, the world’s only Islamic school for transgender people.
25 June 2025
In the highlands of the island of Java, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of it is the Al Fatah Ponpes Religious School, the world’s only Islamic school for transgender people.
19 May 2025
At the 28th International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, a diverse coalition gathered to confront the systemic neglect and marginalization faced by women who use drugs.
19 May 2025
At the 28th International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, a diverse coalition gathered to confront the systemic neglect and marginalization faced by women who use drugs.
24 April 2025
Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.
24 April 2025
Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.
11 April 2025
To understand the impact of the US funding cuts on our partners, IPPF rolled out a Federation wide survey in February 2025. The findings are unsurprisingly alarming.
11 April 2025
To understand the impact of the US funding cuts on our partners, IPPF rolled out a Federation wide survey in February 2025. The findings are unsurprisingly alarming.
08 March 2025
Displaced women in Tigray have endured conflict and now face worsening conditions due to aid cuts. This International Women’s Day – and every day – we are united in solidarity with them.
08 March 2025
Displaced women in Tigray have endured conflict and now face worsening conditions due to aid cuts. This International Women’s Day – and every day – we are united in solidarity with them.
28 January 2025
Please sign on if you agree with our joint statement below.
28 January 2025
Please sign on if you agree with our joint statement below.
06 January 2025
We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr Thabat Salim, killed at just 30 years old in Gaza.
06 January 2025
We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr Thabat Salim, killed at just 30 years old in Gaza.
28 November 2024
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. Reproductive coercion, a gender-based violence that strips women of their power to make decisions about their own bodies, is a critical focus.
28 November 2024
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. Reproductive coercion, a gender-based violence that strips women of their power to make decisions about their own bodies, is a critical focus.
22 October 2024
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, in partnership with Soul City Institute, are engaging with global experts on the intersection of sexual and gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services.
22 October 2024
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, in partnership with Soul City Institute, are engaging with global experts on the intersection of sexual and gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services.
