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About IPPF

We deliver sexual and reproductive health services that let people make their own choices. We are local, through our members and volunteers, and global, through our network. We meet need, wherever it is, whoever requires it, for as long as they want it.
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Contraception: what are the options?

There are several contraception options available out there to help prevent pregnancy – and some even protect against STIs. Which one might be best for you?
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Blog

What is pre-ejaculatory fluid (also known as pre-cum), and can it cause pregnancy?

If you regularly use withdrawal as a contraception method, pre-ejaculate fluid is something you may want to know more about, especially if you are not planning a pregnancy or are worried about HIV and STIs.
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Watch: Confronting gender stereotypes in Serbia

The Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH Serbia) decided to challenge gender stereotypes in Serbian society through the act of theatre-based workshops. Boys and girls participate and literally walk in one another's shoes to help challenge and dismantle 'gender roles'.
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Watch: Hope on the horizon

IPPF member association SOFHA (Somaliland Family Health Association) are working hard to educate their local communities on the harm of female genital mutilation (FGM). Slowly, but surely, attitudes are changing.
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News

New flagship health programme to transform the lives of millions of women and girls

The lives of millions of women and girls across Africa and South Asia will be transformed by new sexual and reproductive healthcare programmes led by IPPF and Marie Stopes International.
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Multimedia

Quiz: What do you really know about abortion?

Hundreds of thousands of abortions take place globally every day. Test your knowledge of this common medical procedure now – you may just learn something that’ll surprise you!
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Midwife Ndoye Yacine Touré speaks with client Maguette Mbou, 33, during a free consultancy by ASBEF at School Seydina Limamou Laye in Dakar, Senegal.

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The Global Gag Rule: Senegal is finding innovative ways to provide healthcare despite funding cuts

Two years into the Global Gag Rule, IPPF Member Association ASBEF is feeling the devastating impact on its healthcare services – but they are determined to continue providing vital healthcare services.
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