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In a moment of overlapping crisis and intensifying backlash around human rights, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice - globally and in the UN - the stakes are high at the 70th session of the Commission of the Status of Women (CSW). Across the globe, women, girls and marginalized communities continue to suffer disproportionately from lack of equality and human rights violations, with immense barriers for their access to justice. At the same time,  governments are cutting funding and scaling back support for basic lifesaving assistance for the most marginalized and vulnerable. Now more than ever, we need concerted action to advance our rights, hold governments accountable for their commitments and strengthen global cooperation.IPPF therefore welcomes the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions on this year’s important priority theme on: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.US IsolationWe regret that a small minority group of countries, led by the USA, undermined possibilities for reaching consensus and that the USA called for a vote on the text. However, the voting result speaks clearly for itself: Despite concerted ongoing attacks on human rights and multilateralism, the overwhelming majority of UN Member States - from all regional groups - share a commitment to implementing the Beijing Agenda and achieving gender equality for all women and girls and those facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. In fact, only the USA voted against it.  In this current geopolitical context, the adopted outcome is sending a strong signal about the  importance of the Commission’s mandate and continued global cooperation within the multilateral system.   IPPF particularly welcomes that the adopted Agreed Conclusions include: The commitment to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights. We also welcome the commitment to ensuring sustainable resources to holistic survivor-centered services, including for sexual and reproductive health, as this is of paramount importance in terms of ensuring long-term, multilayered, comprehensive support for survivors.Reaffirmation of the International Conference on Population and Development and its Programme of Action and its follow-up, given the critical complementary and mutually reinforcing nature of the ICPD Programme of Action to the Beijing Platform for Action in ensuring the realization of human rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, for all women and girls.Strong language on preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence, including GBV that occurs through or is amplified by technology, as the rapid digitalisation and evolution of technologies presents new challenges and requires regulation and safeguards to address, prevent and eliminate violations of rights and gender-based violence perpetrated online.The inclusion of a specific focus on access to justice and reparations in humanitarian, conflict and post-conflict settings, including by strengthening legislation and taking proactive steps to prevent, investigate and prosecute sexual violence in conflict.The reference to multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination as a key barrier for access to justice and a major impediment for achieving gender equality.The recognition of the need for safe and enabling environments for civil society engaged in access to justice initiatives for women and girls, including through sustaining access, as appropriate, to core, predictable, flexible and multiyear funding.Key GapsHowever, IPPF is concerned about key gaps in the text that significantly weakens its scope. The removal - due to significant pressure from a group of conservative States -  on  language linking the theme of access to justice and sexual and reproductive health and rights weakens accountability for some of the most prevalent violations that women, girls and marginalized groups are facing. Moreover, the draft omits references to bodily autonomy, which is the normative foundation of any rights‑based approach to access to justice; without it, commitments risk remaining abstract. These omissions are particularly concerning in a global context marked by increased anti‑rights influence, substantial financial pressures on SRHR, and institutional reforms that may affect the UN’s gender equality and human rights architectureIPPF now urges all governments to unite behind this crucial call to action.The true impact of this outcome will be measured by its implementation at the national level. As a locally rooted yet globally connected Federation, IPPF and its Member Associations are uniquely positioned to drive and support the implementation of these commitments across national, regional, and global spheres. By doing so, we can ensure meaningful change in the lives of women, adolescents, girls, and other marginalized communities where it matters most.

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is delighted to welcome Maria Antonieta Alcalde Castro as she continues her work for sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice (SRHRJ) as IPPF’s next Director-General.Maria Antonieta brings bold, values-driven leadership to IPPF at a critical moment. With more than 30 years of experience in SRHRJ advocacy, UN negotiations, and movement-building, Maria Antonieta brings deep credibility and a global perspective to IPPF’s leadership. A Mexican feminist, she centers community and voice, especially women and young people, with a view to shaping inclusive, responsive health systems. Under Maria Antonieta’s leadership, IPPF will continue to speak out unapologetically, mobilize global solidarity, and advance a future where sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice are protected for all.   “My vision is to strengthen our movement by standing firmly with IPPF Member Associations and frontline providers who everyday deliver essential SRH services. Together, we will continue to build bold community-driven coalitions that confront injustice and reshape the systems of power that sustain oppression and uphold inequality. Through collective leadership and coordinated advocacy, we can defend and advance sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice. This is a moment to reaffirm who we are: a global movement rooted in values, solidarity and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves the freedom to decide over their own lives.”Maria Antonieta has the vision, leadership, and resolve needed to drive IPPF and its mission during this crucial moment in SRHRJ and human rights history, and now is an opportunity for IPPF to reaffirm our Charter of Values, unanimously adopted at the 2025 General Assembly. Dignity, equality, justice, pleasure, community, integrity, and resilience are not abstract ideals for IPPF, they are our commitment to advance and defend sexual and reproductive health and rights for everyone, everywhere. This work will continue under Maria Antonieta’s stewardship as we reaffirm who we are and continue to stand steadfast alongside the healthcare providers, educators, activists, movement-builders and volunteers that are IPPF’s collective strength. As we welcome Maria Antonietta, we also thank Dr Alvaro Bermejo for his work in radically transforming the organisation to the IPPF you see today. We can stand proud, disruptive and fierce in our fight for sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice because of the work you undertook to reaffirm who we are: a vibrant, diverse collective, united by an unwavering commitment to sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice. 

Beirut, Lebanon - The Lebanese Association for Family Health (SALAMA)—IPPF’s Member Association in Lebanon—hosted the closing ceremony of its Japan-funded project, “Preventing Maternal and Reproductive Health Morbidities and Mortalities among Crisis-Affected Populations, IDPs, Syrian Refugees, and Host Communities in Lebanon,” in Beirut, in the presence of a panel of participants, including the representatives of the Lebanese Ministries of Health and Social Affairs, the Government of Japan, and the IPPF.Funded through the Japan Supplementary Budget (JSB) 2024, the initiative has significantly enhanced access to lifesaving maternal and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for crisis-affected communities in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), Syrian refugees, and host communities.Project Achievements:85,684 SRH services delivered, reaching 28,562 beneficiaries.5,836 women received comprehensive maternal, newborn, and child health care.134 safe deliveries supported through partner hospitals.Sustained operation of two SALAMA clinics in the Bekaa Valley.Community outreach reached 5,960 individuals, with 200 mama-baby kits and 3,000 dignity kits distributed.Capacity-building trainings strengthened healthcare providers’ skills, while partnerships with municipalities and humanitarian actors ensured wider outreach and sustainability.Since 2017, Lebanon has faced overlapping crises—including economic collapse, the Beirut Port explosion, and regional conflicts—that have placed immense strain on its healthcare system. Vulnerable populations, particularly women, girls, IDPs, and refugees, have been disproportionately affected.With the generous support of the Government of Japan, SALAMA has implemented three humanitarian projects funded through the Japan Trust Fund (JTF) and JSB, delivering over 196,441 SRH services in the Bekaa Valley. These interventions have strengthened community resilience, ensured continuity of lifesaving services during prolonged crises, and integrated SRH, mental health, and gender-based violence (GBV) services through structured referral mechanisms. “The completion of this vital project in the Bekaa Valley exemplifies Japan’s steadfast commitment to protecting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,” said Japan’s Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Kenji Yokota. “Beyond the provision of essential medical services, it upholds the fundamental right of every individual to live with dignity. This initiative embodies our Human Security approach by empowering individuals and ensuring that no one is left behind,” he added. “Japan remains dedicated to standing alongside Lebanon in supporting resilience, recovery, and long-term stability," he stressed.“From our very first steps, the Government and people of Japan have stood beside SALAMA, enabling us to serve and empower communities through years of crisis,” said Lina Sabra, Executive Director of SALAMA. “Their support, particularly in this recent project, has been a lifeline for families rebuilding after conflict. We are deeply grateful for this enduring partnership.”Through these initiatives, SALAMA has reinforced human security by protecting vulnerable individuals from disease, violence, and psychological distress, while empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and strengthening solidarity within families, communities, and health systems.About SALAMAThe Lebanese Association for Family Health “SALAMA” was founded in 2008. It is a member association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) which is the largest voluntary non-governmental organization in the world, working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) issues and advocating for them. SALAMA promotes and provides high quality services, and raises awareness for all groups in the society, particularly the under-served and marginalized.About IPPFThe International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global federation of more than 100 locally led Member Associations working in over 150 countries to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. In humanitarian settings, IPPF plays a critical role in delivering lifesaving maternal, sexual and reproductive health services to crisis-affected communities, including displaced populations and those facing conflict, disaster, and instability. Through its locally rooted Member Associations, IPPF provides frontline health care, supports preparedness and emergency response, strengthens health systems, and advocates for the protection of rights and dignity in even the most challenging contexts. Locally led and globally connected, IPPF combines service delivery, policy advocacy, and community engagement to ensure that no one is left behind, particularly those most underserved in humanitarian crises.

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The World Economic Forum in Davos began this week under the slogan “A Spirit of Dialogue.” But we must ask - who gets to speak? Who is heard, and who is systematically excluded? If Davos truly believes in dialogue, it must confront these five realities:  1. No dialogue is meaningful without those most affected.  Powerful governments and donor institutions are redirecting public resources toward militarisation and security while gutting international development funding. As aid budgets shrink, women, LGBTQI+ people, sex workers, migrants, and people in poverty bear the brunt.  HIV cases are rising. Sexual and reproductive healthcare is being stripped away. Yet the communities most impacted remain excluded, criminalised, or underfunded. 2.  A dialogue that ignores imperial violence is complicit.  Wars and neocolonial extraction for oil, land, and rare earth minerals are driving climate injustice, destroying lives, displacing indigenous communities, and destabilising regions.  We bear witness to a geopolitical era defined by impunity, where powerful states and corporations have unilaterally removed all limits on themselves, operating without constraint or accountability in a deeply fractured global system. What kind of dialogue is possible while genocide, occupation and forced displacement continue? Who speaks for those buried, disappeared, or silenced? 3.  A true “spirit of dialogue” must defend bodily autonomy and reproductive justice.  Across the world, anti-gender and anti-rights groups are rolling back the rights of women and LGBTQI+ people, fuelling stigma, violence, and restricting bodily autonomy. They are enabled by the same political and economic actors driving privatisation, border militarisation, and corporate impunity. Many of these actors are still welcomed at Davos.  4. Dialogue without truth, accountability, and justice is another form of erasure. The same economic and political systems celebrated at Davos continue to enable sexual and gender-based violence and barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare. Militarisation, displacement, labour exploitation, and austerity strip survivors of protection while shielding those in power.  5. Dialogue that excludes grassroots movements is power talking to itself.  Feminist, LGBTQI+, and sex worker movements are not fringe voices: they are on the frontlines of defending sexual and reproductive health and rights amid criminalisation, backlash, and shrinking civic space. Davos does not need new slogans. It needs accountability. We demand dialogue that confronts power, centres justice, and protects bodily autonomy.  

Clic aquí para leer el comunicado en español.8 January 2026The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) condemns the imperialist actions of the Trump administration and maintains an unwavering commitment to the Venezuelan people. The US bombardment of Venezuela on 3 January 2026 is yet another example of the invasion of a resource-rich nation by the US, further destabilizing Venezuela, a country that has been subjected to the militarised repression and violence of the Maduro regime, and now that of US forces. The Trump administration's imperialist actions constitute a gross violation of international laws, global coexistence agreements, and the national sovereignty of a sovereign State, further aggravated by threats of military actions that deepen the risk to the civilian population. Imposing political, economic, or territorial control through force is a damaging colonial and racist use of power that further distances us from peace, justice and liberation. In this context, we recall that the struggle for sexual and reproductive health,rights and justice (SRHRJ) cannot be separated from the fight against militarization, imperialism, and violence in all its forms.IPPF stands firmly side-by-side with the human rights defenders and civil society who have worked to respond to the political, migratory, economic, and social crisis affecting Venezuela. Women, girls, and the most marginalized communities have borne the heaviest burden of the Maduro regime and this crisis.  Silencing dissent, ruling through fear, and concentrating power in the hands of the regime have dismantled democracy, fueled violence, and driven the country into economic collapse. According to UNHCR, approximately 7.9 million people have fled the country (nearly one-third of its total population), causing an unprecedented migratory crisis.We have also seen the staggering rise of gender inequality, femicide, and violence against women and LGBTQI+ people and other marginalized populations. There is a lack of access to health services, including sexual and reproductive health, and restrictive abortion services, highlighting that the maintenance of the regime has been prioritized over the well-being of a population submerged in a humanitarian crisis. At IPPF, we have consistently highlighted the serious neglect of sexual and reproductive rights in Venezuela and denounced all forms of rights violations. Therefore, at this moment, we must not take our attention off the ongoing SRHR needs of the nation - rights which risk further erosion under the militarised and colonial intervention of the Trump administration, which has actively rolled back sexual and reproductive rights and committed human rights violations within its own borders and has enabled such violations through against-the-law interventions in other countries. This government cannot be trusted to protect these rights in Venezuela and elsewhere.  External control and imposed political outcomes will only deepen the internal crisis and further restrict access to essential sexual and reproductive health services. We join the international community against the invasion in Venezuela and: Express our strongest condemnation and radical opposition to the invasion by US forces into Venezuelan territory for the violent detention and extraterritorial kidnapping/detention of the acting president, which has already claimed human lives, generated irreparable damage, and sowed a climate of fear and uncertainty among the population.We vehemently oppose this act of force by the U.S. government. As a Federation operating in 30 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and over 150 countries globally, we have provided direct humanitarian assistance in devastating crises across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East including in Gaza and Sudan.  Today, the Americas region, historically considered a zone of peace by the international community, now serves as the stage for imperialist interventions that the international community should have already overcome, such as those derived from the Monroe Doctrine, jeopardising the progress made towards justice and equity.We alert the international community to the evident geopolitical and economic interests underlying this intervention and call for the unity of the countries in the region to confront this crisis. Under no circumstances should the rule of force or the ambition for resources prevail over the sovereignty and dignity of a people. The right to self-determination must not be subordinated to external geopolitical agendas.We express profound solidarity with the Venezuelan people, who must not continue to be victims of this prolonged suffering. We demand the immediate reversal of this situation and call on the United States and those in power to stop actions that put civilian lives at risk and to allow humanitarian and civil society organizations to provide uninterrupted healthcare, including SRHRJ. The lives and dignity of women, girls, and marginalized communities must not be endangered by historical logics of domination. We demand a reconfiguration of U.S. foreign policy that prioritizes concerted diplomacy and respect for the sovereignty of all peoples and States. IPPF is calling for an immediate rethinking of the attacks on Venezuela in favor of an institutional and dialogued solution within the framework of international law and human rights.At IPPF, we are committed to the rights of all people to live free from violence and ensuring that the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, girls, people on the move, and marginalized communities are met. To achieve this, we must confront and dismantle the legacies and ongoing manifestations of colonialism and imperialism.We reiterate that it must be the people of Venezuela themselves who, in the exercise of their full freedom and without foreign tutelage, make decisions regarding their present and future, including their constitutional right to have their Vice President call for new democratic elections.

In July 2025, 86 IPPF Member Associations (MAs) from every IPPF region responded to a rapid survey on how recent U.S. funding cuts and policy decisions continue to negatively affect services, clients, funding, and SRHR outcomes in their countries. Findings show significant and ongoing disruption to programme delivery, financing, and supply chains across the Federation and to partner organisations in country.IPPF ResponseBased on the survey findings, IPPF is launching a second round of harm mitigation grants to support the most affected Member Associations maintain essential services and supplies, though overall needs continue to exceed available funding. A targeted supply chain triage process is using detailed data from MAs to prioritise commodity support where shortages are most critical. More information on the second round of Harm Mitigation Grants is being shared this week. At the same time, IPPF is coordinating closely with reproductive health, family planning, and HIV partners to align mitigation efforts and strengthen advocacy for urgent resource mobilisation.Key Findings at a Glance$87.2 million: Estimated total funding loss to the Federation over 2025–2029.106 projects affected: 64 cancelled; 42 reduced in budget/scope with UNFPA (41) and USAID (37) projects most impacted.Staffing and access: 969 staff lost across 34 MAs; 1,394 service delivery points closed across 29 MAs, reducing access for an estimated 8.86 million clients.HIV services: 35 MAs report negative impacts, most commonly reduced testing capacity, services, and commodity access.Commodities: 28 MAs report declining SRH stock levels, with contraception most affected; immediate gaps acute in several countries.Organisational health: 33 MAs report financial sustainability challenges; 27 report reduced capacity for partnerships and movement building.Funding Impacts46 MAs have already lost funding. Reported losses for MAs total $43.0M (2025–2029), of which $31.7M falls in 2025–2026. Of the $43M funding lost, $26.0M was lost in the Africa region and $9.4M in Arab World region.Eight MAs lost more than $2M each; 25 MAs lost at least 20% of their 2025 budgets; at least $9.8M more remains at risk.Secretariat losses total $14.3M through 2028.In addition, across the Federation, multi-year proposals/pending contracts worth $29.9M are unlikely to proceed.Service Delivery and ReachOf the MAs who responded to the survey, 40 per cent (34 MAs) have terminated staff representing 969 jobs across MAs globally; one third (29 MAs) closed service delivery points. For 7 MAs, this represents half or more of their service delivery sites. 969 staff redundancies (Africa: 396; South Asia: 301) and 1,394 service delivery site closures (including 1,175 in Africa) translate to 8.86 million fewer clients able to access SRHR services (including – Africa: 5.9M; Arab World: 2.6M).HIV-Specific Impacts35 MAs report negative effects on HIV programmes, primarily reduced testing capacity, reduced service provision, and diminished access to HIV commodities.Commodities and Supply Chain28 MAs report declining SRH stock levels — contraceptives are most affected, followed by STI testing/treatment. Services impacted include contraception (20 MAs), STI testing/treatment (14), gynaecology (9), clinical management of rape/SGBV clinical support (8), obstetric care (7), and safe abortion (6).Two-year commodity funding gaps are $13M across five MAs (e.g., Uganda, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Bangladesh/PSTC) with an additional ~$1.0M needed across 11 other MAs.Some larger MAs report sufficient 2025 stocks due to IPPF’s Harm Mitigation Fund and restricted programmes (e.g., FCDO WISH2, GAC EmpowHER). However, significant UNFPA Supplies funding gaps are anticipated in 2026 in multiple countries.Broader Organisational and Country-Level Effects33 MAs note impacts on financial sustainability; 27 MAs report reduced capacity for partnerships, networking, and activism.Country-level concerns include CSO/NGO closures or staff reductions and reduced SRH service provision nationally.

This year, the Trump administration has banned federal employees and grant recipients from acknowledging World AIDS Day, celebrated on the 1st December 2025. The State Department’s directive told employees to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels, including social media, media engagements, speeches or other public-facing messaging”.This latest directive comes after US funding cuts this year put essential sexual and reproductive healthcare, which includes HIV prevention services, at risk for millions worldwide. A global survey of Member Associations  conducted by IPPF revealed the devastating impacts on our Member Associations who provide integrated sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Over half our Member Associations were affected, with an estimated loss of $85million. The Trump administration’s decision to enforce silence around World AIDS Day demonstrates a lack of respect for the lived experiences of those living with HIV, those who died of AIDS, and all affected by HIV. This directive impedes the ongoing efforts to reduce the transmission of HIV and to address stigma, discrimination, and inequality. These decisions are not isolated from broader state driven ideologies and anti-rights pushbacks that continue to suppress the acceptance and fair inclusion of all people in society. This enforced silence on World AIDS Day serves only to further embed stigma and injustice and is another reminder as to why we must confront these moments with equal strength and clarity. IPPF supports the rights of all people in society and works to provide sexual and reproductive health services to all, in particular those who are marginalised, such as gay men and other men who have sex with men, sex workers, trans people, people who inject drugs, and prisoners. IPPF works with our Member Associations doing vital work to support those living with HIV, to end stigma, and ‘overcome disruption’ to providing essential health services to communities, including HIV testing, prevention and treatment. In times of crisis and oppression, rights and dignity need champions. At IPPF we carry this moment with our Member Associations on the ground and stand behind them in their continued dignity and fight for the right to continue the vital work they do. At IPPF we will continue our work towards a vision of a world free from HIV where everyone is valued equally, has a healthy, pleasurable, and fulfilling life within a just and equal society. Key to an impactful HIV programme is understanding and addressing drivers of the HIV pandemic, including structural barriers; violence against women; discrimination; stigma; harmful social norms; inequalities related to sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, and economic status; criminalisation of HIV transmission and certain populations; and restrictive laws and policies.Due to social and biological vulnerabilities, certain groups of people experience higher rates of HIV including women and girls; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men; sex workers; people who inject drugs; trans people; and people in prisons. Working with those affected by and living with HIV to design, implement, and evaluate IPPF services and programmes is essential on our pathway to realise a society free of discrimination and stigma, and for all people living with HIV to live healthy and fulfilled lives. A community-led and inclusive response includes both tailoring services and programmes to address the needs of communities more severely affected by HIV, as well as addressing the needs of all people who would benefit from HIV‑related services such as youth, people with disabilities, pregnant women and infants, people in sexual relationships with individuals living with HIV, boys and men, and others who may not identify as a member of certain groups. Of key importance is creating programmes, services, and spaces that are inclusive, discrimination-free, and accessible to all, where each person feels welcomed and that their health and well‑being needs will be at the centre of the care that they receive.At IPPF our Member Association’s work demonstrates what we can achieve when we lead with community-led responses. For example, in Mozambique, the Associação Moçambicana para o Desenvolvimento da Família (AMODEFA), together with sex workers, are working to ensure that sex workers have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, with oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP*) for HIV prevention.In Zambia, the Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ), through a partnership between the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria—has secured 21,600 Dapivirine Vaginal Rings for HIV prevention for women. Adding the PrEP ring as an additional HIV prevention option gives women more choice about which HIV prevention method they can use, empowers them to make informed decisions about their health, and increases the chance that individuals can find a method that works for them.On Worlds AIDS day we are doubling down on our commitment and support to the communities we work with and our Member Associations who continue to provide innovative healthcare models to prevent HIV transmission, and provide vital care to those living with HIV. The work in Mozambique and Zambia are just two examples of the work that many Member Associations are implementing globally to provide essential health services to communities, including HIV testing, treatment and prevention. *Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV.

IPPF reported the following grant income from the Government of Japan in its published financial statements for the year 2024:   This note provides a reconciliation of the grant remitted by the Government of Japan and that reported as income by IPPF in its financial statements:We hereby offer our sincere apologies to the people of Japan and all stakeholders for any inconvenience that the above may have caused. IPPF affirms its commitment to the highest standard of transparency and accuracy in accounting and reporting to all its partners and stakeholders. Varun AnandDirector, Finance and Technology20 November 2025

On November 20, 2025, at IPPF’s General Assembly in Bali, our Federation unanimously adopted its first ever IPPF Charter of Values, delivering on our collective commitment to re-examine our principles, reignite our shared spark, and push the line for justice, equality and bodily autonomy. Born from the voices and courage of our members across the Federation, this Charter is both a mirror and a map. It tells us who we are and where we stand. Together with our new Brand, it is our fire that refuses to be extinguished.The Charter sets out seven values that define our identity and purpose: Dignity, Equality, Justice, Pleasure, Community, Integrity, and Resilience. They are not abstract ideals. They are our commitment to action. They show who we stand with, and what we stand for. Louder, prouder, and bolder. United.IPPF’s new Charter of Values grounds us in a simple but demanding truth: sexual and reproductive rights are universal human rights. It states that equality is intersectional, feminist, anti-racist, and anti-ableist. That the struggle for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is inseparable from the global struggle for justice and liberation.The Charter affirms that pleasure – in all its forms - is a right, not a privilege. That safe abortion for all is our horizon, and LGBTQ+ rights, the rights of women and girls, Indigenous communities and those of all marginalised communities are fundamental to freedom itself. It acknowledges that oppression is upheld and sustained by colonialism and imperialism, and our duty to dismantle this. It calls us to work collectively with courage, with love, with solidarity. And it holds us accountable, first and foremost, to the individuals and communities we work with.This Charter is a compass for our movement. It unites us and invites others to join. It is proof that no matter what we face, however they attack, wherever they advance, we will be there.This is who we have always been: fierce defenders of dignity, equality, and justice.Now, we have made it a Charter.We are IPPF. We are the fire.