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A selection of blogs from across the Federation
Iran
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Don’t ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Us: Fighting for Sexual and Reproductive Rights After the 12-Day War
On the night of June 13, 2025, the Israeli army launched a surprise attack on Iran. In response, Iran launched missiles and bombs, leaving civilians in fear and disbelief at how their lives had radically changed overnight. For women and queer people in particular, the consequences for their health and rights were catastrophic.
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Iran
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Don’t ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Us: Fighting for Sexual and Reproductive Rights After the 12-Day War
Spectrum, Iran Community PartnerAs a queer-feminist not-for-profit organisation, Spectrum works on a spectrum
Sudan
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Care Against All Odds: SRH Providers as Human Rights Defenders in Sudan
Can you describe the devastating consequence of deliberate attacks on health facilities and personnel in Sudan amidst the ongoing war? As
Africa
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How can we lead when the rules are unpredictable, the playing field is uneven, and the very legitimacy of SRHR is under siege?
In the global fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within the current political climate - which includes massive funding cuts from the US Administration, it
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“I haven't done anything wrong”: The role of CSE in disrupting harmful stereotypes
The recently launched Netflix short series, Adolescence, brings to the fore a convergence of ongoing discourses
Palestine
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Yes. We do need a 'different' Gaza.
Featured perspective from Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of IPPF Member Association, Palestinian Family Planning and Protection Association (PFPPA).
Belgium
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Belgium: A Transformative Law for Sex Workers Rights
Sex Work Decriminalization in Belgium What is criminalization? What we called “criminalization” referred to the fact that all third-party services needed by a sex worker
Colombia, Venezuela, Panama
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Health Without Borders: Supporting Women on the World’s Deadliest Journeys
On this International Migrants Day, we speak with Valerie Dourdin, IPPF’s Humanitarian Director, about her recent visit to the Darién Gap, a perilous crossing linking South and Central America.
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Countdown to 2030: The Challenges of Ending the HIV Pandemic
In the wake of World AIDS Day, we reflect on the recent AIDS conference, which convened over 11,000 researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, funders, and civil society representati
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08 December 2022
We cannot ignore these testimonies. We must repay the bravery of these survivors with our immediate action.
08 December 2022
We cannot ignore these testimonies. We must repay the bravery of these survivors with our immediate action.
06 December 2022
The denial of access to safe abortion care is a form of femicide that is just as harmful and pervasive as interpersonal violence.
06 December 2022
The denial of access to safe abortion care is a form of femicide that is just as harmful and pervasive as interpersonal violence.
16 November 2022
What does the reversal of Roe mean for abortion care globally? As IPPF attends the International Conference of Family Planning, we summarize how the SRHR sector can ensure access to #SafeAbortionRegardless.
16 November 2022
What does the reversal of Roe mean for abortion care globally? As IPPF attends the International Conference of Family Planning, we summarize how the SRHR sector can ensure access to #SafeAbortionRegardless.
16 September 2022
Has Africa always been conservative towards sex? The answer is No!
16 September 2022
Has Africa always been conservative towards sex? The answer is No!
06 February 2022
Sarian Kamara spoke to IPPF about her activism to end the practice of FGM, both in Africa and the UK.
06 February 2022
Sarian Kamara spoke to IPPF about her activism to end the practice of FGM, both in Africa and the UK.
03 February 2022
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential health services from its 8 static clinics in hard-to-reach communities via the mobile clinics outreach program.
03 February 2022
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential health services from its 8 static clinics in hard-to-reach communities via the mobile clinics outreach program.
21 January 2022
Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, Dr Gisele Nyamalibu spends her time servicing the refugee community.
21 January 2022
Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, Dr Gisele Nyamalibu spends her time servicing the refugee community.
13 January 2022
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth.
13 January 2022
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth.
08 December 2022
We cannot ignore these testimonies. We must repay the bravery of these survivors with our immediate action.
08 December 2022
We cannot ignore these testimonies. We must repay the bravery of these survivors with our immediate action.
06 December 2022
The denial of access to safe abortion care is a form of femicide that is just as harmful and pervasive as interpersonal violence.
06 December 2022
The denial of access to safe abortion care is a form of femicide that is just as harmful and pervasive as interpersonal violence.
16 November 2022
What does the reversal of Roe mean for abortion care globally? As IPPF attends the International Conference of Family Planning, we summarize how the SRHR sector can ensure access to #SafeAbortionRegardless.
16 November 2022
What does the reversal of Roe mean for abortion care globally? As IPPF attends the International Conference of Family Planning, we summarize how the SRHR sector can ensure access to #SafeAbortionRegardless.
16 September 2022
Has Africa always been conservative towards sex? The answer is No!
16 September 2022
Has Africa always been conservative towards sex? The answer is No!
06 February 2022
Sarian Kamara spoke to IPPF about her activism to end the practice of FGM, both in Africa and the UK.
06 February 2022
Sarian Kamara spoke to IPPF about her activism to end the practice of FGM, both in Africa and the UK.
03 February 2022
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential health services from its 8 static clinics in hard-to-reach communities via the mobile clinics outreach program.
03 February 2022
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential health services from its 8 static clinics in hard-to-reach communities via the mobile clinics outreach program.
21 January 2022
Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, Dr Gisele Nyamalibu spends her time servicing the refugee community.
21 January 2022
Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, Dr Gisele Nyamalibu spends her time servicing the refugee community.
13 January 2022
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth.
13 January 2022
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth.
