About IPPF
IPPF is a global federation of leading national organizations working in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Our vision is for all people to be free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world free of discrimination.
Building on a proud history of over 65 years of achievement, we commit to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.
IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment.
Context
An extremist populist wave that threatens human rights around the globe, particularly those of women and minorities, is gaining ground. Using well-honed strategies of disinformation, misinformation, and emotionalization, populist movements and governments are targeting sexual and reproductive health and rights especially for marginalized communities.
This trend coincides with escalating criminalization and incarceration of sex workers, LGBTQI individuals, people who use drugs, racialized and migrant communities, as well as human rights defenders and health care providers. Women, in particular, face rising rates of incarceration due to discriminatory policies, which underscores the urgent need for targeted approaches to address their sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ) needs.
In response to these pressing challenges, IPPF seeks to develop a position paper that articulates a comprehensive and actionable vision for advancing SRHRJ for these communities. The paper will reflect our commitment to inclusivity, justice, and intersectionality while providing strategic guidance to counter anti-rights and anti-SRHRJ opposition effectively.
Milestones and deliverables
- Write a methodology for the development of the position paper
- Literature review
- Consultations with IPPF Members Associations, Collaborative Partners and networks of criminalized and incarcerated populations.
- First Draft of the Position Paper
- Incorporate feedback into a Second and final Draft.
The Consultant will be supported by an IPPF Working Group.
Expectations for the position paper
- 10-15 pages
- Based on human rights principles, programming principles, and IPPF positions and aligned with decolonising lens and intersectional feminist positions.
- Incorporate nuanced positions on the different elements based on feedback from consultations.
- Incorporate up-to-date academic research and evidence-based best practices.
Consultant Profile
- Proven expertise on criminalized communities and SRHRJ
- Prior engagement/experience with criminalized communities
- Strong command of human rights frameworks
- Strong writing skills
- Experience writing similar documents
- Experience working with national, regional or international NGOs and/or social movements
- Candidates with diverse experiences that inform an intersectional feminist perspective desirable
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Submission and timeline
Contract duration: Estimated 20 days of work from February 2025- March 2025. To apply to this consultancy please send the following documentation to [email protected]:
- Curriculum Vitae that indicates their experience, capacity and capability to undertake the scope of work within the specified timeframe. Maximum 3 pages;
- Insights on approach and methodology for this consultancy. Maximum 1 page;
- Proposed Budget: Please note fees must be quoted in USD. Please indicate daily rate and number of days’ work. Fees should exclude VAT.
Please apply by Monday 27th of January 2025.
