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A selection of news from across the Federation
Japan
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IPPF mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, a champion of world peace, population issues, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and extends its heartfelt condolences.
IPPF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Prime Minister Fukuda, who supported IPPF strongly for many years.
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IPPF joins Global Initiative on Digital Health to advance equitable access to healthcare
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has joined the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), a World Health Organization (WHO)-managed netwo
Nepal
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Family Planning Association of Nepal assesses vital needs following devastating floods
As search and rescue operations continue following the devastating floods and landslides in northern Nepal and Tibet, the thoughts of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) are
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Civil society calls on UN Secretary-General to withdraw proposed UN Women–UNFPA merger
Feminist, women’s rights and civil society organisations from 146 countries have written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling for the proposed merger of UN Women and UNFPA under the UN8
Colombia
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Devastating earthquake in Colombia badly damages clinics run by IPPF Member Association Profamilia
The International Planned Parenthood Federation is deeply concerned by the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western
Thailand
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Statement of the Sex Work Consortium on the Death of Tunchanok Donhomla
The murder of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya, Thailand is a tragedy that demands justice.
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UN Human Rights Council adopts first negotiated resolution naming reproductive violence as a distinct form of gender-based violence
Geneva, 7 July 2026: The Human Rights Council today
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Feminist Joint Statement on the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS
Statement on behalf of APHA, ATHENA Network, AWPCAB, DIVA for Equality, EWNA, FEIM, Frontline AIDS, Gestos, Harm Reduction International, International Community of Women Living w
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
