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Blogs

Blogs

Latest blogs from IPPF

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.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HIV and syphilis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HIV and syphilis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HPV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HPV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.

20 July 2021

To enjoy a positive pregnancy and childbirth experience, our tips and information may help you care for your body and enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.

20 July 2021

To enjoy a positive pregnancy and childbirth experience, our tips and information may help you care for your body and enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.

09 July 2021

As population figures project that the global population has gone up, we ponder is this by choice or chance? Are people choosing not to have more children during a pandemic, or have people been unable to access contraceptive services?

09 July 2021

As population figures project that the global population has gone up, we ponder is this by choice or chance? Are people choosing not to have more children during a pandemic, or have people been unable to access contraceptive services?

07 July 2021

From misinformation to mistranslations and more, there is an urgent need to review and revise inserts (leaflets) for medical abortion products.

07 July 2021

From misinformation to mistranslations and more, there is an urgent need to review and revise inserts (leaflets) for medical abortion products.

25 June 2021

We highlight the laws, perceptions and challenges surrounding sexual and gender diverse communities across the globe.

25 June 2021

We highlight the laws, perceptions and challenges surrounding sexual and gender diverse communities across the globe.

09 June 2021

With many people around the world marking Pride Month throughout June, now is an ideal time to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTI+ equality globally since last year’s celebrations.

09 June 2021

With many people around the world marking Pride Month throughout June, now is an ideal time to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTI+ equality globally since last year’s celebrations.

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

20 April 2021

There is no doubt that the climate crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, and an often overlooked aspect is how it intersects with sexual and reproductive health and rights.

20 April 2021

There is no doubt that the climate crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, and an often overlooked aspect is how it intersects with sexual and reproductive health and rights.

07 April 2021

This World Health Day, we look at how COVID-19 has added an extra health burden on communities already suffering poor health outcomes and health inequality, and how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could play a part in ensuring a fairer and healthier world for all.

07 April 2021

This World Health Day, we look at how COVID-19 has added an extra health burden on communities already suffering poor health outcomes and health inequality, and how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could play a part in ensuring a fairer and healthier world for all.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HIV and syphilis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HIV and syphilis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HPV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.

20 July 2021

It is important to remember that most STIs are curable or treatable. Here we explore self-testing for HPV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.

20 July 2021

To enjoy a positive pregnancy and childbirth experience, our tips and information may help you care for your body and enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.

20 July 2021

To enjoy a positive pregnancy and childbirth experience, our tips and information may help you care for your body and enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.

09 July 2021

As population figures project that the global population has gone up, we ponder is this by choice or chance? Are people choosing not to have more children during a pandemic, or have people been unable to access contraceptive services?

09 July 2021

As population figures project that the global population has gone up, we ponder is this by choice or chance? Are people choosing not to have more children during a pandemic, or have people been unable to access contraceptive services?

07 July 2021

From misinformation to mistranslations and more, there is an urgent need to review and revise inserts (leaflets) for medical abortion products.

07 July 2021

From misinformation to mistranslations and more, there is an urgent need to review and revise inserts (leaflets) for medical abortion products.

25 June 2021

We highlight the laws, perceptions and challenges surrounding sexual and gender diverse communities across the globe.

25 June 2021

We highlight the laws, perceptions and challenges surrounding sexual and gender diverse communities across the globe.

09 June 2021

With many people around the world marking Pride Month throughout June, now is an ideal time to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTI+ equality globally since last year’s celebrations.

09 June 2021

With many people around the world marking Pride Month throughout June, now is an ideal time to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTI+ equality globally since last year’s celebrations.

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

20 April 2021

There is no doubt that the climate crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, and an often overlooked aspect is how it intersects with sexual and reproductive health and rights.

20 April 2021

There is no doubt that the climate crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, and an often overlooked aspect is how it intersects with sexual and reproductive health and rights.

07 April 2021

This World Health Day, we look at how COVID-19 has added an extra health burden on communities already suffering poor health outcomes and health inequality, and how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could play a part in ensuring a fairer and healthier world for all.

07 April 2021

This World Health Day, we look at how COVID-19 has added an extra health burden on communities already suffering poor health outcomes and health inequality, and how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could play a part in ensuring a fairer and healthier world for all.