Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
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Celebrating International Safe Abortion Day 2026
Advancing reproductive justice and urgently strengthening health systems for comprehensive abortion care
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Celebrating International Safe Abortion Day 2026
Each year, International Safe Abortion Day calls for access to safe and legal abortion.
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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.
16 April 2020
From developing an interactive app with up-to-date health information, to increased community awareness projects, find out how the Sudan Family Planning Association is responding to the impact of COVID-19, in this interview with their Executive Director Elshafie Mohamed Ali.
16 April 2020
From developing an interactive app with up-to-date health information, to increased community awareness projects, find out how the Sudan Family Planning Association is responding to the impact of COVID-19, in this interview with their Executive Director Elshafie Mohamed Ali.
15 April 2020
It’s estimated that 214m women and girls are not using modern contraception despite wanting to avoid pregnancy. And this was before the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to further derail access to contraception for women and girls globally.
15 April 2020
It’s estimated that 214m women and girls are not using modern contraception despite wanting to avoid pregnancy. And this was before the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to further derail access to contraception for women and girls globally.
08 April 2020
Iran has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the world. IPPF spoke with Zahra Fathi, Executive Director of Family Health Association Iran, on the impact coronavirus is having on healthcare services, and on society in general.
08 April 2020
Iran has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the world. IPPF spoke with Zahra Fathi, Executive Director of Family Health Association Iran, on the impact coronavirus is having on healthcare services, and on society in general.
07 April 2020
Our Member Association in Albania has been forced to close most of their static and mobile clinics due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They are running a limited service from clinics in the capital, Tirana. They are now turning to new digital methods to provide care and information to the public.
07 April 2020
Our Member Association in Albania has been forced to close most of their static and mobile clinics due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They are running a limited service from clinics in the capital, Tirana. They are now turning to new digital methods to provide care and information to the public.
31 March 2020
IPPF's Member Association in Lebanon - Lebanese Association for Family Health (SALAMA) - serves a large number of Syrian refugees. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, they have had to dramatically scale back their work with vulnerable communities.
31 March 2020
IPPF's Member Association in Lebanon - Lebanese Association for Family Health (SALAMA) - serves a large number of Syrian refugees. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, they have had to dramatically scale back their work with vulnerable communities.
27 March 2020
To help reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, it's advised to practice social distancing and self-isolation if you or your partner exhibit symptoms. But what does than mean when it comes to sex? We've put together a short guide on sex and COVID-19, and things you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible.
27 March 2020
To help reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, it's advised to practice social distancing and self-isolation if you or your partner exhibit symptoms. But what does than mean when it comes to sex? We've put together a short guide on sex and COVID-19, and things you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible.
25 March 2020
Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.
25 March 2020
Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.
25 March 2020
We caught up with Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of the Palestinian Family Planning & Protection Association (PFPPA), on the impact of COVID-19 on vital healthcare services.
25 March 2020
We caught up with Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of the Palestinian Family Planning & Protection Association (PFPPA), on the impact of COVID-19 on vital healthcare services.
24 March 2020
Hong Kong was one of the first places hit by the virus bu things are now slowly returning normal. We interview Dr Susan Fan, Executive Director of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, on the impact of COVID-19 and how they are moving forward.
24 March 2020
Hong Kong was one of the first places hit by the virus bu things are now slowly returning normal. We interview Dr Susan Fan, Executive Director of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, on the impact of COVID-19 and how they are moving forward.
24 March 2020
An interview with Joel Akolly Eklou, Director of Marketing, Communication and Resource Mobilisation at Association Togolaise pour le Bien-Être Familial (ATBEF), on the impact of COVID-19 in Togo.
24 March 2020
An interview with Joel Akolly Eklou, Director of Marketing, Communication and Resource Mobilisation at Association Togolaise pour le Bien-Être Familial (ATBEF), on the impact of COVID-19 in Togo.
16 April 2020
From developing an interactive app with up-to-date health information, to increased community awareness projects, find out how the Sudan Family Planning Association is responding to the impact of COVID-19, in this interview with their Executive Director Elshafie Mohamed Ali.
16 April 2020
From developing an interactive app with up-to-date health information, to increased community awareness projects, find out how the Sudan Family Planning Association is responding to the impact of COVID-19, in this interview with their Executive Director Elshafie Mohamed Ali.
15 April 2020
It’s estimated that 214m women and girls are not using modern contraception despite wanting to avoid pregnancy. And this was before the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to further derail access to contraception for women and girls globally.
15 April 2020
It’s estimated that 214m women and girls are not using modern contraception despite wanting to avoid pregnancy. And this was before the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to further derail access to contraception for women and girls globally.
08 April 2020
Iran has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the world. IPPF spoke with Zahra Fathi, Executive Director of Family Health Association Iran, on the impact coronavirus is having on healthcare services, and on society in general.
08 April 2020
Iran has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the world. IPPF spoke with Zahra Fathi, Executive Director of Family Health Association Iran, on the impact coronavirus is having on healthcare services, and on society in general.
07 April 2020
Our Member Association in Albania has been forced to close most of their static and mobile clinics due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They are running a limited service from clinics in the capital, Tirana. They are now turning to new digital methods to provide care and information to the public.
07 April 2020
Our Member Association in Albania has been forced to close most of their static and mobile clinics due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They are running a limited service from clinics in the capital, Tirana. They are now turning to new digital methods to provide care and information to the public.
31 March 2020
IPPF's Member Association in Lebanon - Lebanese Association for Family Health (SALAMA) - serves a large number of Syrian refugees. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, they have had to dramatically scale back their work with vulnerable communities.
31 March 2020
IPPF's Member Association in Lebanon - Lebanese Association for Family Health (SALAMA) - serves a large number of Syrian refugees. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, they have had to dramatically scale back their work with vulnerable communities.
27 March 2020
To help reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, it's advised to practice social distancing and self-isolation if you or your partner exhibit symptoms. But what does than mean when it comes to sex? We've put together a short guide on sex and COVID-19, and things you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible.
27 March 2020
To help reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, it's advised to practice social distancing and self-isolation if you or your partner exhibit symptoms. But what does than mean when it comes to sex? We've put together a short guide on sex and COVID-19, and things you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible.
25 March 2020
Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.
25 March 2020
Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.
25 March 2020
We caught up with Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of the Palestinian Family Planning & Protection Association (PFPPA), on the impact of COVID-19 on vital healthcare services.
25 March 2020
We caught up with Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of the Palestinian Family Planning & Protection Association (PFPPA), on the impact of COVID-19 on vital healthcare services.
24 March 2020
Hong Kong was one of the first places hit by the virus bu things are now slowly returning normal. We interview Dr Susan Fan, Executive Director of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, on the impact of COVID-19 and how they are moving forward.
24 March 2020
Hong Kong was one of the first places hit by the virus bu things are now slowly returning normal. We interview Dr Susan Fan, Executive Director of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, on the impact of COVID-19 and how they are moving forward.
24 March 2020
An interview with Joel Akolly Eklou, Director of Marketing, Communication and Resource Mobilisation at Association Togolaise pour le Bien-Être Familial (ATBEF), on the impact of COVID-19 in Togo.
24 March 2020
An interview with Joel Akolly Eklou, Director of Marketing, Communication and Resource Mobilisation at Association Togolaise pour le Bien-Être Familial (ATBEF), on the impact of COVID-19 in Togo.
