Member Associations

The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) was founded in 1969. Since then, the organization has been a pioneering force in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Ireland, as an educator, a researcher, opinion former and service provider. The IFPA worked for years for the removal of the constitutional ban on abortion and, since 2019, proudly provides early abortion care among its services. In its early days, when contraception was illegal, the organization opened Ireland’s first family planning clinics. It helped establish sex education programmes in schools and set up Ireland’s first confidential sex helpline for young people. The organization provides specialist training in contraception for healthcare professionals, and on sexual health for community groups, young people and parents. The IFPA has 2 clinics in Dublin and 10 pregnancy counselling centres nationwide. It operates Ireland’s only community based FGM treatment clinic. The IFPA works for the fulfilment of the rights to respect for reproductive autonomy and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, with a particular focus on the SRHR of adolescents, young people and vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. Current priorities include: universal free access to contraception, improved sexuality education within school curricula and the removal of the remaining barriers to access to abortion care.

Health Development Initiative (HDI-Rwanda) is a non-profit organization based in Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to improving healthcare quality and accessibility for all. Our approach is rooted in human rights, aiming to build a society where every person can attain optimal health and well-being, regardless of their social, cultural, economic or any other status. HDI advocates for the enhancement of health outcomes through the implementation of laws, policies, and programs tailored to address the needs of diverse groups, including women, children, historically marginalized communities, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and other marginalized populations. HDI has two service delivery points : Kicukiro and Nyakabanda. Average total clients served through the clinic: 8,000 Approx. 65% women Average calls received through the hotline: 85,000 Approx. 85% women, 70% adolescents under 19 Average number of cases of SGBV, discrimination, child registration and women seeking safe abortion supported by HDI’s legal team each year: 1,500 Over 95% women seeking safe abortion SRHR Clinical services: Provision of emergency contraceptives for vulnerable women and girls Linkage to comprehensive safe abortion services Pregnancy testing and linkage to health services Provision of comprehensive SRHR education HIV testing; linkage to care and treatment for those who are HIV-positive STIs screening and referral for treatment Referral for voluntary male medical circumcision SRHR Outreach Service (SRHR and community health education) Psychosocial Support, Counseling, and Legal Aid Family planning counseling and linkage to services Counseling, psychosocial support, and legal assistance to GBV survivors Pre-abortion and post-abortion counseling and legal assistance Legal aid for key populations for legal advice, support, and education on laws and human rights Psychosocial support for key populations and LGBTI community members Follow up on cases of violence and detention on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity and sex work Toll-Free Hotline Information on SRHR topics including HIV prevention, menstruation, contraception, relationships, among many others Referral for clinic services Social media pages: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDIRwanda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdirwanda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HDIRwanda