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The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. We advocate for a world in which love and sexuality are recognised both as natural and precious aspects of life, and as fundamental human rights. We strive for a world where misogyny and sexism have ceased to exist, and gender or sexuality are no longer a source of inequality or..
Ghana offers free long-term contraception in a ‘game changer’ for women’s reproductive health rights
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2y ago
In a major win for women’s reproductive rights, Ghana’s National Health Insurance Program has expanded to include free long-term contraception from 1 January 2022 ..read more
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2y ago
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30, and the country now has more young people than it has in its history. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth ..read more
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2y ago
There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights. See what it looks like when it's done well ..read more
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2y ago
Dr Gisele Nyamalibu is a local health worker in the DRC, currently leading the humanitarian response in Bukavu following the volcanic eruption in Goma. Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, she spends her time servicing the refugee community ..read more
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2y ago
IPPF's response to Tonga’s volcano crisis, and why being locally owned puts IPPF on the front foot to respond during COVID-19 ..read more
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2y ago
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential health services from its 8 static clinics in hard-to-reach communities via the mobile clinics outreach program ..read more
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2y ago
At IPPF, we know that pleasure is key to great sex. To celebrate a pleasure-based sex approach for this year’s International Condom Day we share ten reasons to love condoms ..read more
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2y ago
Sanjiya, who is visually impaired, launched a group chat during the pandemic so that people living with disabilities could still access health information ..read more
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2y ago
In nearly every country around the world, the stigmatization of sex workers creates barriers to sex workers accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. These barriers have been compounded and exacerbated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of lockdown measures and the diversion of medical staff and resources ..read more
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2y ago
2021 presented significant challenges to public health – but progress has been made in many areas too. Here we reflect on the advances and setbacks made globally this year in abortion care, LGBTI+ rights, contraception, and gender equality ..read more