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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.
21 March 2024
As we join together to commemorate the International Day Against Racial Discrimination, it becomes increasingly
24 October 2023
Humanitarian crises are increasingly prevalent in this small island nation, and youth leaders stress the critical need for sexual and reproductive health and rights in both preparedness and response
06 April 2022
As the rate of climate emergencies continues to increase globally, the impact on healthcare and human rights will be severe.
11 March 2022
The project aims to restore services which have been impacted by COVID-19, particularly to marginalized populations such as young people, people living in poverty, and people with disabilities.
15 June 2020
Abe, an Assistant Youth Officer for the Kiribati Family Health Association, discusses his proud identity as part of both the LGBTI community and his local church.
02 August 2018
Norma Yeeting, Executive Director of Kiribati Family Health Association, has been presented with a presitigious award to recognise her service to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights.