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A selection of blogs from across the Federation
Palestine
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“We need each other more than ever. We have to lift each other up.”
In the West Bank, women and girls are cut off from life-saving healthcare. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the Palestinian health professionals and communities going the extra mile.
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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.
Nepal, Colombia, Thailand
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Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week: visible, powerful, proud and loved
At IPPF we are working for inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare delivery to transgender and gender diverse people, founded upon the principles of the rights to personal autonomy, bodi
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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
26 August 2020
It’s surprising that periods are still seen as a taboo subject – especially when it comes to *shock, horror* period sex.
26 August 2020
It’s surprising that periods are still seen as a taboo subject – especially when it comes to *shock, horror* period sex.
30 July 2020
In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.
30 July 2020
In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.
27 July 2020
Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.
27 July 2020
Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.
16 July 2020
Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.
16 July 2020
Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.
03 July 2020
In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.
03 July 2020
In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.
26 June 2020
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, medical abortion has an increasingly important role to play in ensuring access to safe abortion care for those who choose not to continue their pregnancy.
26 June 2020
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, medical abortion has an increasingly important role to play in ensuring access to safe abortion care for those who choose not to continue their pregnancy.
16 June 2020
Spain was badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. We interviewed Filomena Ruggiero and Raquel Hurtado from our Spanish Member Association, to find out how severe the impact has been on sexual and reproductive healthcare.
16 June 2020
Spain was badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. We interviewed Filomena Ruggiero and Raquel Hurtado from our Spanish Member Association, to find out how severe the impact has been on sexual and reproductive healthcare.
15 June 2020
Abe, an Assistant Youth Officer for the Kiribati Family Health Association, discusses his proud identity as part of both the LGBTI community and his local church.
15 June 2020
Abe, an Assistant Youth Officer for the Kiribati Family Health Association, discusses his proud identity as part of both the LGBTI community and his local church.
12 June 2020
Since last year’s Pride Month, places around the world have taken huge strides towards LGBTI equality. We’re celebrating just some of them in this blog, because the right to be who you want to be and love who you want to love is a human right.
12 June 2020
Since last year’s Pride Month, places around the world have taken huge strides towards LGBTI equality. We’re celebrating just some of them in this blog, because the right to be who you want to be and love who you want to love is a human right.
10 June 2020
For Ireland, the pandemic is having a significant impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Abortion has been legally accessible for fewer than two years in the country – has this bore the brunt of the hit?
10 June 2020
For Ireland, the pandemic is having a significant impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Abortion has been legally accessible for fewer than two years in the country – has this bore the brunt of the hit?
26 August 2020
It’s surprising that periods are still seen as a taboo subject – especially when it comes to *shock, horror* period sex.
26 August 2020
It’s surprising that periods are still seen as a taboo subject – especially when it comes to *shock, horror* period sex.
30 July 2020
In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.
30 July 2020
In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.
27 July 2020
Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.
27 July 2020
Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.
16 July 2020
Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.
16 July 2020
Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.
03 July 2020
In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.
03 July 2020
In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.
26 June 2020
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, medical abortion has an increasingly important role to play in ensuring access to safe abortion care for those who choose not to continue their pregnancy.
26 June 2020
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, medical abortion has an increasingly important role to play in ensuring access to safe abortion care for those who choose not to continue their pregnancy.
16 June 2020
Spain was badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. We interviewed Filomena Ruggiero and Raquel Hurtado from our Spanish Member Association, to find out how severe the impact has been on sexual and reproductive healthcare.
16 June 2020
Spain was badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. We interviewed Filomena Ruggiero and Raquel Hurtado from our Spanish Member Association, to find out how severe the impact has been on sexual and reproductive healthcare.
15 June 2020
Abe, an Assistant Youth Officer for the Kiribati Family Health Association, discusses his proud identity as part of both the LGBTI community and his local church.
15 June 2020
Abe, an Assistant Youth Officer for the Kiribati Family Health Association, discusses his proud identity as part of both the LGBTI community and his local church.
12 June 2020
Since last year’s Pride Month, places around the world have taken huge strides towards LGBTI equality. We’re celebrating just some of them in this blog, because the right to be who you want to be and love who you want to love is a human right.
12 June 2020
Since last year’s Pride Month, places around the world have taken huge strides towards LGBTI equality. We’re celebrating just some of them in this blog, because the right to be who you want to be and love who you want to love is a human right.
10 June 2020
For Ireland, the pandemic is having a significant impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Abortion has been legally accessible for fewer than two years in the country – has this bore the brunt of the hit?
10 June 2020
For Ireland, the pandemic is having a significant impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Abortion has been legally accessible for fewer than two years in the country – has this bore the brunt of the hit?
