| 31 March 2016
Sudan Family Planning Association
The Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) was established in 1965 by pioneers in obstetrics and gynaecology in response to increases in maternal, neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity. As the statistics show, Sudan is a country in great need of frontline sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Advocacy, and undertaking information, education and communication (IEC) programmes are critical. SFPA is one of the leading organizations in Sudan providing a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. A rights-based organisation, SFPA is part of the global movement of strong voices safeguarding SRHR issues. SFPA is pioneer in providing youth friendly services and educational reproductive health information for young people. A major priority for SFPA is improving the status of women and enhancing their understanding of their rights. The organization aligns SRH closely with development initiatives for women. Economic independence, or the capacity to make a significant contribution to a family’s income, empowers women, and with economic empowerment comes the potential for greater control over reproductive health and family planning. In Sudan (particularly in rural areas) harmful practices such as female genital mutilation are widespread. SFPA is vigorous in combating FGM. SFPA has played a key role in the design, testing and implementation of the HIV and AIDS Stigma Index, and has undertaken critical work in HIV prevention initiatives amongst at-risk groups. It’s a founder member of the Sudan AIDS Network (SAN). It’s highly active as a technical adviser to the government on population policy, and it advocates strenuously for financial and political support for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
| 31 March 2016
Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia
The Federation of Reproductive Health Associations of Malaysia (FRHAM) is the leading NGO in Malaysia that advocates and promotes SRHR, including family planning and reproductive rights of women, men, and young people. It is 1 of the 3 main agencies that implements family planning and SRHR programmes in Malaysia. Our Mission: To champion sexual and reproductive health and rights for all particularly the marginalised and underserved. Our Vision: All people in Malaysia have access to information and services on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). FRHAM operates in 13 States in Malaysia, delivering a broad range of services through a sophisticated and extensive network of 27 static clinics, 2 mobile clinics, and 145 private physician as their service delivery points. Services include sexual and reproductive health consultation, assistance and prescribing, contraceptive counselling and fertility management, and the promotion of women’s independence through economic/work-based initiatives. We also work with marginalized groups who face SRHR challenges, including refugees, migrant workers, indigenous groups and the LGBTIQ community. FRHAM provides SRHR training and workshops to corporate bodies and specialises in adolescent’s rights in SRHR.