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.
24 January 2024
On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives.
21 January 2022
There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights.
02 September 2021
An increasing number of people globally live in areas badly affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other fragile humanitarian settings – women and girls are disproportionately affected. Why?
24 August 2021
Despite Ravat Village being located approximately 30 minutes' drive from the capital, a lack of access to transportation and subsequent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have left many communities further isolated.
20 April 2021
There is no doubt that the climate crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, and an often overlooked aspect is how it intersects with sexual and reproductive health and rights.
31 March 2021
Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.