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Cambodian workers at health day organised by Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia - credits: IPPF/Omar Havana/Cambodia

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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Blog

Northern Ireland: It's your turn

Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there.
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News

IPPF regrets the announcement of the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council

IPPF acknowledges the important role that the Human Rights Council plays in safeguarding human rights and particularly the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, girls and the LGBTIQ+ communities, especially those who are victims of violence and discrimination, including those living in humanitarian crisis and experience marginalization and abuse.
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23 May 2018

Aftermath of Cyclone Gita

In February 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga – the strongest storm in 60 years. In crises like this one, IPPF Humanitarian provides sexual and reproductive healthcare through local partners.
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17 May 2018

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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Amal during her outreach work to end FGM in Somaliland

Story

"Dignity, respect and bravery are guiding principles for our work on female genital mutilation (FGM)"

Amal Ahmed, the executive director of our Member Association in Somaliland (SOFHA) recounts her personal experience of being one of the 97-98% of young girls forced to undergo female genital mutilation in Somaliland.
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Resource

13 June 2018

How much do you really know about contraception?

Think you know your IUDs from your implants? Challenge yourself to our contraception quiz now! You might be surprised by what you find out...
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Leilani

Story

"I have a feeling the future will be better"

Post tropical cyclone Gita, the Humanitarian team were deployed to Tonga where they met Leilani. Leilani identifies as a 'Leiti' (transgender woman) and alongside Tonga Leiti Association and Tonga Health Family Association, she is fighting the stigma and discrimination surrounding the Leiti and LGBTI+ community and ensuring LGBTI+ sexual healthcare needs are met in humanitarian settings.
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