Background
Through a collaborative and future-looking process, the International Planned Parenthood Federation is developing a Charter of Values that will guide the work of the Federation. Building on the Sexual Rights Declaration and other Federation policies, the Charter will explicitly state a set of core values statements that Member Associations and the Secretariat mobilise behind. The Charter makes operational Strategy 2028 and critically acts as a foundation for our Federation’s integrity. It will provide guard rails and the central core on which to build a Federation partnership brand. This alongside a global rebrand, amplifies our collective leadership whilst leaving enough space for Member Associations’ individual identity. It will bring focus to (but not replace) existing systems such as accreditation and financial agreements.
Profile
We are seeking Guiding Group members who are passionate and committed to SRHRJ and would like to support IPPF in continuing to be a bold and connected global movement for decades to come.
No formal education or experience is required. Young people will make up a minimum of 30% of the group, two trustees from the IPPF BoT, and representation from marginalised or excluded communities and those working at the grassroots will be prioritised alongside MA representation. Women, gender and sexual minorities, as well as ethnic minorities and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Call for Expressions of Interest
If you are interested in joining the Charter of Values Guiding Group, by Thursday 29 February 2024, please email [email protected] a 1-2-page expression of interest exploring the following:
- The skills and experience that you will bring to the Charter of Values Guiding Group.
- Why you support the IPPF Charter of Values and why it is important to IPPF.
- What values you think are most relevant to a global SRHRJ movement, and how this links to global opportunities and challenges to human rights, making the link to parallel causes (i.e. women’s rights, the climate crisis and threats to democracy).
- Your reflections on the potential and challenges related to a Federation acting as a global movement, and strategies to engage those who are less able to commit to the Charter.
- Whether you believe there are any red lines for the Federation in a Charter of Values.
- Any experience you have working with diverse groups and working with others to achieve agreements.
- Your understanding of branding, communications and marketing and the potential links and opportunities of a Charter and a global Rebrand.
- Any relevant professional or personal experience that you’d like to add.
- Confirm you can meet the responsibilities outlined above.
