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Will Colombia seize this opportunity to decriminalize abortion?

The Colombian Constitutional Court has a historical opportunity in its hands as it decides on whether or not to completely remove the crime of abortion from the penal code, making it a public health matter.
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What great sex education looks like around the world

There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights. See what it looks like when it's done well.
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Emergency Appeal: Tonga

IPPF's Member Association in Tonga, the Tonga Family Health Association is responding to the sexual and reproductive health needs of those affected by the tsunami. Please consider donating to our Emergency Appeal to ensure we can reach those in need.
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2020 Annual Performance Report

The 2020 Annual Performance Report 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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Climate crisis and sexual and reproductive health and rights

The climate crisis is underpinned by grave injustice. The countries most affected by the climate crisis are the ones least responsible for contributing to it. IPPF's vision is of a world where all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well‑being, without discrimination. This vision is threatened by the climate crisis.
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How to masturbate if you have a vagina

Did your sex education include anything about masturbation? Ours neither! That’s why we’d love to talk to you about it – specifically, if you have a vagina. In this blog, we'll cover how to get started, where to touch, which products you may want to use, how safe it is, and much more.
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How to masturbate if you have a penis

It has been proven that masturbation is good for your health: it can reduce stress, can help you sleep better, and make you feel more confident with understanding what you do and don’t like sexually. If you have a penis, we can help you learn what to do!
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Pakistan: Reaching young people with sexual health services

An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30, and the country now has more young people than it has in its history. In light of this, it is important that health policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of Pakistani youth.
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