Spotlight
A selection of updates from across the Federation
Come Together: IPPF Strategy 2028
Strategy 2028 is about changing IPPF so it is well equipped to uphold SRHR for those who are left out, locked out or left behind.
Stories
Brazil, Czech Republic, Japan, Estonia, Namibia, Nepal, Thailand
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: 2024 in Review
Let’s take a leap back in time to the beginning of 2024:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Rising HIV Crisis: A Call for Action
The Kazakhstan Association on Sexual and Reproductive Health (KMPA) is at the…
Ensuring SRHR in Humanitarian Crises: What You Need to Know
Disasters reinforce, perpetuate, and increase gender inequality, making bad…
France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Colombia, India, Tunisia
Abortion Rights: Latest Decisions and Developments around the World
The global landscape of abortion rights continues to evolve in 2024, with new…
What does the year 2024 hold for us?
As the new year begins, we take a look at the trends and challenges ahead for…
Blogs
Celebrating International Safe Abortion Day 2026
Advancing reproductive justice and urgently strengthening health systems for comprehensive abortion care
Venezuela
After the earthquakes: how local, female-led organisations are keeping women and girls safe in Venezuela
AVESA is providing emergency sexual and reproductive health care for the thousands of people still living in temporary shelters.
Philippines
"Storms will come again, but we will stand, we will prepare"
After devastating back-to-back typhoons in the Philippines, FPOP is now bracing for the possible effects of El Niño by ensuring sexual and reproductive health care is available when people need it most.
Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan
World Humanitarian Day: Calling from a crisis
Frontline workers from some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones have called to tell us what working in an emergency is really like, and what support they need from the international community.
IDAHOBIT 2026: Reclaiming the Narrative - Democracy and LGBTQI+ Rights
Every year on 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) reminds us that progress for LGBTQI+ rights is neither inevitable nor guaranteed.
Featured Perspectives
Palestine
“The situation is catastrophic.” Leading frontline care in Gaza
Dia Zaki ElMassre discusses the challenges, and his hopes, for his new role as…
Lebanon
On the frontline: why local organisations are the backbone of humanitarian response in Lebanon
As Israeli strikes continue to drive mass displacement, casualties and…
International Women’s Day: Power Rooted in Community
This International Women’s Day, we honour those who ground us in the simple but…
Africa
“Sexual violence is becoming part of daily life”
A frontline account from eastern DRC where sexual violence is rising sharply.
Iran
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…
Sudan
Care Against All Odds: SRH Providers as Human Rights Defenders in Sudan
Dr. Limiaa Khalfalla, Executive Director of the Sudan Family Planning…
Resources
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Advancing Sex Workers’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Toolkit for Inclusive Programming
This toolkit is grounded in international guidance and frameworks on sex workers’ health and human…
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IPPF Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025
Read our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025.
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IMAP Statement on Advancing Fertility Care
This statement provides evidence-based guidance on the recognition, diagnosis, and management of…
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Advancing Sex Workers’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Toolkit for Inclusive Programming
This toolkit is grounded in international guidance and frameworks on sex workers’ health and human…
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IPPF Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025
Read our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025.
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IMAP Statement on Advancing Fertility Care
This statement provides evidence-based guidance on the recognition, diagnosis, and management of…
News
Nepal
Family Planning Association of Nepal assesses vital needs following devastating floods
As search and rescue operations continue following the devastating flood
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…
Colombia
Devastating earthquake in Colombia badly damages clinics run by IPPF Member Association Profamilia
Despite severe damage to five clinics, Profamilia is determined to keep…
Japan
Statement following the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan
Statement following the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan from IPPF's Director-…
Brazil
IPPF is at AIDS 2026
IPPF will be bringing over 122 delegates to Rio de Janeiro for the 2026 AIDS…
Thailand
Statement of the Sex Work Consortium on the Death of Tunchanok Donhomla
The murder of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya, Thai
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