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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.

23 September 2023

Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok.

23 September 2023

Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok.

13 September 2023

The RAJAH Community Centre provides a safe space for HIV testing and support services, free from stigma. 

13 September 2023

The RAJAH Community Centre provides a safe space for HIV testing and support services, free from stigma. 

05 September 2023

Since we endorsed The Pleasure Project's Pleasure Principles last year, IPPF has committed to and delivered on number of pleasure-positive approaches including staff training and digital campaigning.

05 September 2023

Since we endorsed The Pleasure Project's Pleasure Principles last year, IPPF has committed to and delivered on number of pleasure-positive approaches including staff training and digital campaigning.

24 July 2023

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to transition, but for those that choose to undergo gender affirming care, including hormone therapy, here are some self-care tips to help you in your journey.

24 July 2023

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to transition, but for those that choose to undergo gender affirming care, including hormone therapy, here are some self-care tips to help you in your journey.

11 July 2023

The world’s population hit 8 billion last year, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

11 July 2023

The world’s population hit 8 billion last year, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

11 July 2023

Even before the earthquakes, violence against women and girls was already a serious issue in Turkiye, with 40% of women having suffered physical and/or sexual violence during their lives.

11 July 2023

Even before the earthquakes, violence against women and girls was already a serious issue in Turkiye, with 40% of women having suffered physical and/or sexual violence during their lives.

28 June 2023

Eating out, going down, giving head … call it what you like! Oral sex is an intimate, normal and highly pleasurable way to have sex.

28 June 2023

Eating out, going down, giving head … call it what you like! Oral sex is an intimate, normal and highly pleasurable way to have sex.

13 June 2023

Grounded in equality and intersectionality, Feminist Development and Foreign Policies are not just for women, but for all members of a society. 

13 June 2023

Grounded in equality and intersectionality, Feminist Development and Foreign Policies are not just for women, but for all members of a society. 

01 June 2023

Read our round up of positive developments for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

01 June 2023

Read our round up of positive developments for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

25 May 2023

Hayathe Ayeva is proud to be a young leader and role model in her community.

25 May 2023

Hayathe Ayeva is proud to be a young leader and role model in her community.

23 September 2023

Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok.

23 September 2023

Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok.

13 September 2023

The RAJAH Community Centre provides a safe space for HIV testing and support services, free from stigma. 

13 September 2023

The RAJAH Community Centre provides a safe space for HIV testing and support services, free from stigma. 

05 September 2023

Since we endorsed The Pleasure Project's Pleasure Principles last year, IPPF has committed to and delivered on number of pleasure-positive approaches including staff training and digital campaigning.

05 September 2023

Since we endorsed The Pleasure Project's Pleasure Principles last year, IPPF has committed to and delivered on number of pleasure-positive approaches including staff training and digital campaigning.

24 July 2023

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to transition, but for those that choose to undergo gender affirming care, including hormone therapy, here are some self-care tips to help you in your journey.

24 July 2023

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to transition, but for those that choose to undergo gender affirming care, including hormone therapy, here are some self-care tips to help you in your journey.

11 July 2023

The world’s population hit 8 billion last year, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

11 July 2023

The world’s population hit 8 billion last year, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

11 July 2023

Even before the earthquakes, violence against women and girls was already a serious issue in Turkiye, with 40% of women having suffered physical and/or sexual violence during their lives.

11 July 2023

Even before the earthquakes, violence against women and girls was already a serious issue in Turkiye, with 40% of women having suffered physical and/or sexual violence during their lives.

28 June 2023

Eating out, going down, giving head … call it what you like! Oral sex is an intimate, normal and highly pleasurable way to have sex.

28 June 2023

Eating out, going down, giving head … call it what you like! Oral sex is an intimate, normal and highly pleasurable way to have sex.

13 June 2023

Grounded in equality and intersectionality, Feminist Development and Foreign Policies are not just for women, but for all members of a society. 

13 June 2023

Grounded in equality and intersectionality, Feminist Development and Foreign Policies are not just for women, but for all members of a society. 

01 June 2023

Read our round up of positive developments for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

01 June 2023

Read our round up of positive developments for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

25 May 2023

Hayathe Ayeva is proud to be a young leader and role model in her community.

25 May 2023

Hayathe Ayeva is proud to be a young leader and role model in her community.