Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
Nepal
Breaking Barriers: Inside Nepal’s First LGBTQIA+ Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic
“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic for LGBTQIA+ people. The clinic was established in 2022 in collaboration with IPPF’s member association, the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) and the Blue Diamond Society (BDS), Nepal’s pioneering LGBTQIA+ organization.
20 November 2023
While all eyes are rightfully on the dire situation in Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank are also at risk when accessing sexual and reproductive health care.
08 March 2023
PFPPA's free mobile app provides clients with information and services including sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and comprehensive sexuality education.
13 December 2022
The project’s goal is to make sure that SRH services and rights are promoted and made accessible to vulnerable and underserved Palestinian women and girls in Gaza and the West Bank.
05 January 2022
As part of our Women in Leadership series, IPPF spoke to Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director, Palestine Family Planning and Protection Association.
25 March 2020
We caught up with Ammal Awadallah, Executive Director of the Palestinian Family Planning & Protection Association (PFPPA), on the impact of COVID-19 on vital healthcare services.