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Sky News drops term “heartbeat bill” after healthcare coalition call

The broadcaster says it will stop using the term “heartbeat bill” to describe attempts in the US to introduce six-week abortion bans, after conceding the phrase is biased. IPPF hopes this will prompt BBC News, who have not ruled out using the phrase, to reconsider its position.
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Gayatri is serving 20 years in prison, India

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In pictures: Preparing women in India for life after prison

Meet some of the women in prison benefitting from a skills building programme run by the Family Planning Association of India. Some are facing up to 20 years in prison and many have little to no education – the training gives hope that once they are released, they can use their new skills to earn a living.
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Alice and her school friends with their Pink Box initiative

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International Day of the Girl 2019

Greta Thunberg for the environment, Malala Yousafzai for education, Emma Gonzalez for gun control – over the last few years, girls around the world have been showing us how activism is done. We believe that in order for girls to thrive, we all need to help amplify their voices and stand up for their rights.
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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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Watch - Beauty Behind Bars: Life after prison for women in India

The Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) is working with women in prison by training them in mechanics to beauty parlour work, so that upon their release they have the opportunity to become financially independent.
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In pictures: Young people leading the way

From fighting to successfully repeal the eighth amendment in Ireland to volunteering during a humanitarian crisis in Indonesia – these are just some of the incredible and inspiring young people leading the fight for change in their communities.
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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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Emerson Chaves, clinical psychologist in Mozambique

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Psychosocial support after a disaster: Cyclone Idai in Mozambique

IPPF's Member Association in Mozambique were at the forefront of the response to Cyclone Idai, which devastated parts of the country earlier in 2019. In fact, they're still there supporting communities, and Emerson is one of the volunteer psychologists on hand to help.
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