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Dr Alvaro Bermejo

News

COVID-19: a message from IPPF’s Director-General

Dr Alvaro Bermejo, IPPF's Director-General, sends a message of support and solidarity to the Federation during the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Blog

What you need to know about sex and COVID-19

To help reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, it's advised to practice social distancing and self-isolation if you or your partner exhibit symptoms. But what does than mean when it comes to sex? We've put together a short guide on sex and COVID-19, and things you can do to keep yourself as safe as possible.
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Dr Susan Fan

Blog

COVID-19 Impact: What we know so far – Hong Kong

Hong Kong was one of the first places hit by the virus bu things are now slowly returning normal. We interview Dr Susan Fan, Executive Director of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, on the impact of COVID-19 and how they are moving forward.
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Annual Performance Report

Annual Performance Report 2018

Annual Performance Report 2018 summarizes progress made by IPPF to achieve our Strategic Framework 2016-2022 so that everyone can realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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Video

Tanzania: Fighting back against the Global Gag Rule

In 2017, the US administration implemented the Global Gag Rule, a policy that denied funding to organizations that provided abortion care. This meant that UMATI, our Member Association in Tanzania, was forced to close 5 clinics – but emergency funding has allowed quality services to continue.
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Blog

How to use an external (male) condom

Ever wondered if you or your partner are putting on an external (male) condom correctly? What about taking it off? Learn this and more with our handy guide.
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Fadoua Bakhadda

Blog

COVID-19 Impact: What we know so far – Morocco

Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.
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Dorcas.Amakyewaa , Mim Cashew Factory worker and peer educator, 42

Story

"They teach us as to how to avoid STDs and how to space our childbirth"

Dorcas Amakyewaa works in a cashew factory on the outskirts of Mim, Ghana. In 2018, Planned Parenthood Association Ghana and Danish Family Planning Association, launched a programme to help expand access to services and information to the community of Mim. Dorcas jumped at the chance to become a peer educator.
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