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2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS
IPPF Key Messages for the 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS.
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2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) welcomes the opportunity of the 2026 High- Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV and AIDS to review progress and renew the engagement an
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IPPF’s response to the UNFPA-UN Women merger assessment
IPPF recognizes the need for the long-overdue need for UN reform and to transform the institution to more effectively respond to real-world challenges and to the needs of the people
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IPPF announces new Chair of the Board of Trustees
The IPPF Board of Trustees has appointed Jon Lomøy as its next Chair, effective 16 May 2026. He has served as a Trustee since June 2023.
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Statement from the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC).
The space is the UN and the moment is now.We are deeply frustrated and concerned that Member States were unable to reach a consensus on an outcome resolution for the fifty-ninth session of
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Toxic Air, Lasting Harm: The Hidden Reproductive Cost of Bombing Iran’s Oil Infrastructure
As Israeli and US strikes on oil infrastructure blanketed Tehran in toxic smoke, IPPF is warning of serious, lasting risks to maternal and reproductive health - risks that are now spr
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Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70): Overwhelming support for the Agreed Conclusions adopted at CSW70
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
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Welcoming Maria Antonieta Alcalde Castro as IPPF’s Director-General
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is delighted to welcome Maria Antonieta Alcalde Castro as she continues her work for sexual and reproductive healt
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Job offers in IPPF offices worldwide
At IPPF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.
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| 12 May 2026
Japan and IPPF Jointly Confirmed Continued Strategic Partnership
From 7-8 May 2026, Maria Antonietta Alcalde, the new Director General of IPPF, visited Japan for the first time since taking office. She held policy consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and paid a courtesy call on Dr Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.State Minister Kunimitsu stated:“Given my own background as a doctor, I have a particularly deep understanding of the importance of SRHR globally. As Japan prioritises the promotion of global health, particularly UHC, in its foreign policy, Japan will continue to cooperate with IPPF, which has been active at the grassroots level, in various countries to demonstrate evidence and provide more valuable support.”Maria Antonieta Alcalde said:“As the global situation regarding SRHR is changing significantly, and there are fears that the achievements we have built up so far may be undermined, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the support provided to IPPF by Japan, a long-standing key partner and champion of UHC. IPPF and its Member Associations will further strengthen our partnership with Japan to continue protecting the SRHR of women, girls and vulnerable people worldwide.”
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| 12 May 2026
Japan and IPPF Jointly Confirmed Continued Strategic Partnership
From 7-8 May 2026, Maria Antonietta Alcalde, the new Director General of IPPF, visited Japan for the first time since taking office. She held policy consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and paid a courtesy call on Dr Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.State Minister Kunimitsu stated:“Given my own background as a doctor, I have a particularly deep understanding of the importance of SRHR globally. As Japan prioritises the promotion of global health, particularly UHC, in its foreign policy, Japan will continue to cooperate with IPPF, which has been active at the grassroots level, in various countries to demonstrate evidence and provide more valuable support.”Maria Antonieta Alcalde said:“As the global situation regarding SRHR is changing significantly, and there are fears that the achievements we have built up so far may be undermined, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the support provided to IPPF by Japan, a long-standing key partner and champion of UHC. IPPF and its Member Associations will further strengthen our partnership with Japan to continue protecting the SRHR of women, girls and vulnerable people worldwide.”
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| 12 May 2026
Japan and IPPF Jointly Confirmed Continued Strategic Partnership
From 7-8 May 2026, Maria Antonietta Alcalde, the new Director General of IPPF, visited Japan for the first time since taking office. She held policy consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and paid a courtesy call on Dr Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.State Minister Kunimitsu stated:“Given my own background as a doctor, I have a particularly deep understanding of the importance of SRHR globally. As Japan prioritises the promotion of global health, particularly UHC, in its foreign policy, Japan will continue to cooperate with IPPF, which has been active at the grassroots level, in various countries to demonstrate evidence and provide more valuable support.”Maria Antonieta Alcalde said:“As the global situation regarding SRHR is changing significantly, and there are fears that the achievements we have built up so far may be undermined, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the support provided to IPPF by Japan, a long-standing key partner and champion of UHC. IPPF and its Member Associations will further strengthen our partnership with Japan to continue protecting the SRHR of women, girls and vulnerable people worldwide.”
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| 12 May 2026
Japan and IPPF Jointly Confirmed Continued Strategic Partnership
From 7-8 May 2026, Maria Antonietta Alcalde, the new Director General of IPPF, visited Japan for the first time since taking office. She held policy consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and paid a courtesy call on Dr Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.State Minister Kunimitsu stated:“Given my own background as a doctor, I have a particularly deep understanding of the importance of SRHR globally. As Japan prioritises the promotion of global health, particularly UHC, in its foreign policy, Japan will continue to cooperate with IPPF, which has been active at the grassroots level, in various countries to demonstrate evidence and provide more valuable support.”Maria Antonieta Alcalde said:“As the global situation regarding SRHR is changing significantly, and there are fears that the achievements we have built up so far may be undermined, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the support provided to IPPF by Japan, a long-standing key partner and champion of UHC. IPPF and its Member Associations will further strengthen our partnership with Japan to continue protecting the SRHR of women, girls and vulnerable people worldwide.”
