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Doubling Down on Anti-Racism Efforts in Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Call to Action

As we join together to commemorate the International Day Against Racial Discrimination, it becomes increasingly apparent that we must address the lingering colonial legacies within the realm of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Despite our collective commitment to rooting out racism and discrimination in this sector, it's clear that our programs, research endeavors, and advocacy initiatives have not escaped the pervasive influence of colonialism.
A nurse administering a HIV test

23 January 2018

On 23rd January 2017, President Trump signed an order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR). An order that has denied millions of US dollars in vital funding to organisations who did not sign the order that targets abortion. IPPF visited Burundi to document the impact of the GGR on the ground.

A nurse administering a HIV test

23 January 2018

On 23rd January 2017, President Trump signed an order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR). An order that has denied millions of US dollars in vital funding to organisations who did not sign the order that targets abortion. IPPF visited Burundi to document the impact of the GGR on the ground.

IPPF Myx project in Ghan

24 April 2017

One topic which is often left out of education programmes altogether, due to this discomfiture and social stigma, is abortion. Information about abortion was often found to be inaccurate and/or judgemental in several African countries.

IPPF Myx project in Ghan

24 April 2017

One topic which is often left out of education programmes altogether, due to this discomfiture and social stigma, is abortion. Information about abortion was often found to be inaccurate and/or judgemental in several African countries.

IPPF clinician and female client in Nepal getting sexual health services

21 March 2017

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United

IPPF clinician and female client in Nepal getting sexual health services

21 March 2017

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United

Young woman in a clinic of Profamilia Colombia -credits: John Spaull 2006

17 March 2017

Marta Royo, ED of Profamilia Colombia, tells the story of an 13-years-old girl denied abortion after being repeatedly raped by her father, and the need to protect sexual and reproductive health for marginalised communities.

Young woman in a clinic of Profamilia Colombia -credits: John Spaull 2006

17 March 2017

Marta Royo, ED of Profamilia Colombia, tells the story of an 13-years-old girl denied abortion after being repeatedly raped by her father, and the need to protect sexual and reproductive health for marginalised communities.

Classroom condom demonstration IPPF Colombia

12 March 2017

In case you missed it – one of President Trump’s first order of business was to re-enact  the Mexico City Policy.

Classroom condom demonstration IPPF Colombia

12 March 2017

In case you missed it – one of President Trump’s first order of business was to re-enact  the Mexico City Policy.

Two girls smiling

02 February 2017

Human rights have always been an important issue but never have they commanded the public agenda as they do now.

Two girls smiling

02 February 2017

Human rights have always been an important issue but never have they commanded the public agenda as they do now.

A nurse administering a HIV test

23 January 2018

On 23rd January 2017, President Trump signed an order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR). An order that has denied millions of US dollars in vital funding to organisations who did not sign the order that targets abortion. IPPF visited Burundi to document the impact of the GGR on the ground.

A nurse administering a HIV test

23 January 2018

On 23rd January 2017, President Trump signed an order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR). An order that has denied millions of US dollars in vital funding to organisations who did not sign the order that targets abortion. IPPF visited Burundi to document the impact of the GGR on the ground.

IPPF Myx project in Ghan

24 April 2017

One topic which is often left out of education programmes altogether, due to this discomfiture and social stigma, is abortion. Information about abortion was often found to be inaccurate and/or judgemental in several African countries.

IPPF Myx project in Ghan

24 April 2017

One topic which is often left out of education programmes altogether, due to this discomfiture and social stigma, is abortion. Information about abortion was often found to be inaccurate and/or judgemental in several African countries.

IPPF clinician and female client in Nepal getting sexual health services

21 March 2017

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United

IPPF clinician and female client in Nepal getting sexual health services

21 March 2017

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United

Young woman in a clinic of Profamilia Colombia -credits: John Spaull 2006

17 March 2017

Marta Royo, ED of Profamilia Colombia, tells the story of an 13-years-old girl denied abortion after being repeatedly raped by her father, and the need to protect sexual and reproductive health for marginalised communities.

Young woman in a clinic of Profamilia Colombia -credits: John Spaull 2006

17 March 2017

Marta Royo, ED of Profamilia Colombia, tells the story of an 13-years-old girl denied abortion after being repeatedly raped by her father, and the need to protect sexual and reproductive health for marginalised communities.

Classroom condom demonstration IPPF Colombia

12 March 2017

In case you missed it – one of President Trump’s first order of business was to re-enact  the Mexico City Policy.

Classroom condom demonstration IPPF Colombia

12 March 2017

In case you missed it – one of President Trump’s first order of business was to re-enact  the Mexico City Policy.

Two girls smiling

02 February 2017

Human rights have always been an important issue but never have they commanded the public agenda as they do now.

Two girls smiling

02 February 2017

Human rights have always been an important issue but never have they commanded the public agenda as they do now.