Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
Morocco, Kenya, Colombia
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Leaving no one behind in the digital transformation of sexual and reproductive health
During this #DigitalHealthWeek, IPPF joins partners around the world to emphasize a simple principle: digital transformation must leave no one behind.
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Morocco, Kenya, Colombia
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Leaving no one behind in the digital transformation of sexual and reproductive health
By Luigi Nuñez, Digital Health Interventions Advisor for IPPF
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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.
16 November 2018
19 November is IMD and this year's theme is "men leading by example". So here are a few ways you can take the lead and be a great male ally when it comes to abortion.
16 November 2018
19 November is IMD and this year's theme is "men leading by example". So here are a few ways you can take the lead and be a great male ally when it comes to abortion.
01 November 2018
Dayani was assaulted and made pregnant by her boyfriend in Sri Lanka, where access to abortion is extremely restricted. IPPF and its members are working to ensure no one goes through a horrifying ordeal like this again.
01 November 2018
Dayani was assaulted and made pregnant by her boyfriend in Sri Lanka, where access to abortion is extremely restricted. IPPF and its members are working to ensure no one goes through a horrifying ordeal like this again.
23 October 2018
Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there.
23 October 2018
Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there.
16 October 2018
Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one. Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.
16 October 2018
Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one. Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.
16 October 2018
When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,
16 October 2018
When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,
02 October 2018
In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.
02 October 2018
In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.
28 September 2018
The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care programmes, and to inform policy.
28 September 2018
The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care programmes, and to inform policy.
26 September 2018
Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.
26 September 2018
Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.
14 September 2018
Condoms, both internal and external, remain the only contraceptive method that can also protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
14 September 2018
Condoms, both internal and external, remain the only contraceptive method that can also protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
20 August 2018
In India, lack of awareness of cancer as a treatable disease remains low, and women's access to screening and treatment services is limited.
20 August 2018
In India, lack of awareness of cancer as a treatable disease remains low, and women's access to screening and treatment services is limited.
16 November 2018
19 November is IMD and this year's theme is "men leading by example". So here are a few ways you can take the lead and be a great male ally when it comes to abortion.
16 November 2018
19 November is IMD and this year's theme is "men leading by example". So here are a few ways you can take the lead and be a great male ally when it comes to abortion.
01 November 2018
Dayani was assaulted and made pregnant by her boyfriend in Sri Lanka, where access to abortion is extremely restricted. IPPF and its members are working to ensure no one goes through a horrifying ordeal like this again.
01 November 2018
Dayani was assaulted and made pregnant by her boyfriend in Sri Lanka, where access to abortion is extremely restricted. IPPF and its members are working to ensure no one goes through a horrifying ordeal like this again.
23 October 2018
Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there.
23 October 2018
Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there.
16 October 2018
Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one. Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.
16 October 2018
Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one. Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.
16 October 2018
When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,
16 October 2018
When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,
02 October 2018
In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.
02 October 2018
In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.
28 September 2018
The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care programmes, and to inform policy.
28 September 2018
The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care programmes, and to inform policy.
26 September 2018
Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.
26 September 2018
Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.
14 September 2018
Condoms, both internal and external, remain the only contraceptive method that can also protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
14 September 2018
Condoms, both internal and external, remain the only contraceptive method that can also protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
20 August 2018
In India, lack of awareness of cancer as a treatable disease remains low, and women's access to screening and treatment services is limited.
20 August 2018
In India, lack of awareness of cancer as a treatable disease remains low, and women's access to screening and treatment services is limited.
