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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.
UK map

23 October 2018

Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there. 

UK map

23 October 2018

Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there. 

Régina, 22, youth volunteer

16 October 2018

Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one.  Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.  

Régina, 22, youth volunteer

16 October 2018

Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one.  Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.  

Community leader

16 October 2018

When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,

Community leader

16 October 2018

When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,

Emergency appeal for the Tsunami & Earthquake in Indonesia

02 October 2018

In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.

Emergency appeal for the Tsunami & Earthquake in Indonesia

02 October 2018

In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.

Medical abortion commodities database

28 September 2018

The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care  programmes, and to inform policy.

Medical abortion commodities database

28 September 2018

The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care  programmes, and to inform policy.

A health practitioner holds up condoms in Gulu clinic, Uganda

26 September 2018

Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.

A health practitioner holds up condoms in Gulu clinic, Uganda

26 September 2018

Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.

UK map

23 October 2018

Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there. 

UK map

23 October 2018

Following the resounding Yes vote in Ireland, abortion reform in Northern Ireland is now firmly on the agenda. This is a crucial time for MPs to stand up for all women there. 

Régina, 22, youth volunteer

16 October 2018

Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one.  Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.  

Régina, 22, youth volunteer

16 October 2018

Many women and girls in Benin who are considering an abortion tell no one.  Since 2014, the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been running a project, supported by the Packard Foundation, specifically aimed at tackling abortion stigma so that women and girls seeking a safe abortion can access the right information and services.  

Community leader

16 October 2018

When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,

Community leader

16 October 2018

When Beninese community leader Simon Gnansounou was first approached by volunteers from the Association Beninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) seeking support to provide abortion-related information and care in the town of Cocotomey-La Paix, he was sceptical. Now he is an advocate for safe abortion access and care, within his community,

Emergency appeal for the Tsunami & Earthquake in Indonesia

02 October 2018

In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.

Emergency appeal for the Tsunami & Earthquake in Indonesia

02 October 2018

In late September, a devasting 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, quickly followed by a tsunami. IPPF and Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association need your help to ensure the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of women and girls are met during this time of crisis.

Medical abortion commodities database

28 September 2018

The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care  programmes, and to inform policy.

Medical abortion commodities database

28 September 2018

The database contains information on the availability of quality misoprostol, mifepristone and combined packs of both drugs at the country level. It is a resource for public health professionals looking for information to use in reproductive health care  programmes, and to inform policy.

A health practitioner holds up condoms in Gulu clinic, Uganda

26 September 2018

Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.

A health practitioner holds up condoms in Gulu clinic, Uganda

26 September 2018

Some 214 million women and girls in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. While the reasons for this are multiple, cost and availability remain major barriers.