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From St Nizier to Today: 50 Years of Sex Worker Resistance and Solidarity
Today, exactly 50 years since the St Nizier occupation, IPPF continues to stand in solidarity with sex workers of all genders who stand up and fight for their rights.
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France
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From St Nizier to Today: 50 Years of Sex Worker Resistance and Solidarity
On the 2 June 1975, 100 women occupied the Church of St Nizier in the centre of Lyon, France’s second biggest city.
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May 17: Global Day Celebrates Sexual and Gender Diversities amid Rising Backlash Worldwide
Events will happen in countries worldwide under the theme “The power of communities
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IPPF announces the launch of the call for applications for the post of Director General
26 February 2025: IPPF is now accepting applications for the position of Director General (DG), as part of a planned leadership transition.
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IPPF Statement on the Passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza, a dedicated leader in the global fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Yemen, Lebanon
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The Government of Japan awards USD1.65 million to IPPF to support communities affected by crises in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.
With support from the FY2024 Supplementary Budget received from the Government of Japan, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Member Associations will initiate humanitarian activi
United States
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Harmful and stigmatising: Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
Since his inauguration, Donald Trump has conducted a vicious and calculated assault on trans and nonbinary people.
United States
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IPPF, ILGA World, and Amnesty International: Fighting Back Against Trump Administration's Anti-Rights Agenda
The new President of the United States is now unveiling his plan to dismantle progress and implement a violent and discriminatory society, all of which have been designed to reverse human r
Malawi
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Our Statement on the Reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
On 24 January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR).
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| 17 August 2023
Japanese MP visits IPPF Member Association in Mozambique
On 16 August 2023, Japanese House of Representatives member Dr Toshiko Abe visited head office and the Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services Centre of IPPF’s Member Association in Mozambique, the Associação Moçambicana para Desenvolvimento da Família (AMODEFA). Dr Abe visited one of AMODEFA’s eight youth centres in a particularly marginalised and high poverty density area, where youth friendly health services is difficult to reach for the local youth who need them most. Their youth centre functions as the hub of youth target activities such as provision of a range of services from HIV testing and treatment to SRHR counselling and other information and services around sexual health and rights. In 2022 23.57 % of AMODEFA’s family planning services were provided to clients under 20 years. AMODEFA was established in 1989 and has been IPPF’s Full Member Association since 2010. It is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental association working in 10 provinces in Mozambique. As the leading service provider in Mozambique, AMODEFA provides comprehensive and diverse sexual and reproductive health, including that related to SGBV. Their focus is on vulnerable people such as women, girls, people with disabilities.
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| 17 August 2023
Japanese MP visits IPPF Member Association in Mozambique
On 16 August 2023, Japanese House of Representatives member Dr Toshiko Abe visited head office and the Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services Centre of IPPF’s Member Association in Mozambique, the Associação Moçambicana para Desenvolvimento da Família (AMODEFA). Dr Abe visited one of AMODEFA’s eight youth centres in a particularly marginalised and high poverty density area, where youth friendly health services is difficult to reach for the local youth who need them most. Their youth centre functions as the hub of youth target activities such as provision of a range of services from HIV testing and treatment to SRHR counselling and other information and services around sexual health and rights. In 2022 23.57 % of AMODEFA’s family planning services were provided to clients under 20 years. AMODEFA was established in 1989 and has been IPPF’s Full Member Association since 2010. It is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental association working in 10 provinces in Mozambique. As the leading service provider in Mozambique, AMODEFA provides comprehensive and diverse sexual and reproductive health, including that related to SGBV. Their focus is on vulnerable people such as women, girls, people with disabilities.
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| 17 August 2023
Japanese MP visits IPPF Member Association in Mozambique
On 16 August 2023, Japanese House of Representatives member Dr Toshiko Abe visited head office and the Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services Centre of IPPF’s Member Association in Mozambique, the Associação Moçambicana para Desenvolvimento da Família (AMODEFA). Dr Abe visited one of AMODEFA’s eight youth centres in a particularly marginalised and high poverty density area, where youth friendly health services is difficult to reach for the local youth who need them most. Their youth centre functions as the hub of youth target activities such as provision of a range of services from HIV testing and treatment to SRHR counselling and other information and services around sexual health and rights. In 2022 23.57 % of AMODEFA’s family planning services were provided to clients under 20 years. AMODEFA was established in 1989 and has been IPPF’s Full Member Association since 2010. It is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental association working in 10 provinces in Mozambique. As the leading service provider in Mozambique, AMODEFA provides comprehensive and diverse sexual and reproductive health, including that related to SGBV. Their focus is on vulnerable people such as women, girls, people with disabilities.
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| 17 August 2023
Japanese MP visits IPPF Member Association in Mozambique
On 16 August 2023, Japanese House of Representatives member Dr Toshiko Abe visited head office and the Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services Centre of IPPF’s Member Association in Mozambique, the Associação Moçambicana para Desenvolvimento da Família (AMODEFA). Dr Abe visited one of AMODEFA’s eight youth centres in a particularly marginalised and high poverty density area, where youth friendly health services is difficult to reach for the local youth who need them most. Their youth centre functions as the hub of youth target activities such as provision of a range of services from HIV testing and treatment to SRHR counselling and other information and services around sexual health and rights. In 2022 23.57 % of AMODEFA’s family planning services were provided to clients under 20 years. AMODEFA was established in 1989 and has been IPPF’s Full Member Association since 2010. It is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental association working in 10 provinces in Mozambique. As the leading service provider in Mozambique, AMODEFA provides comprehensive and diverse sexual and reproductive health, including that related to SGBV. Their focus is on vulnerable people such as women, girls, people with disabilities.
