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COVID-19 pandemic cuts access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for women around the world

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare around the world, according to a survey of its national members conducted by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
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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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World Health Day

Celebrating nurses and midwives on World Health Day

On this World Health Day, we celebrate nurses and midwives, and the critical role they play in keeping our communities safe and healthy.
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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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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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Belmar Franceshi, the Executive Director of PLAFAM

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

Before the outbreak of COVID-19, Venezuela was already already in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. With the added strain, the limited healthcare services provided by Asociacion Civil de Planificacion Familiar (PLAFAM), have been forced to stop completely.
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How will the coronavirus affect access to safe abortion?

Access to abortion care in many countries is already severely restricted, but with the recent global pandemic, access to safe abortion care is about to get even more difficult. Safe Abortion Action Fund's Laura Hurley, explores the potential impact on women and girls seeking safe abortion care.
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Zahra HAI ED

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

Iran has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the world. IPPF spoke with Zahra Fathi, Executive Director of Family Health Association Iran, on the impact coronavirus is having on healthcare services, and on society in general.
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