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Blogs

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Latest blogs from IPPF

Latest Blogs

A selection of blogs from across the Federation

Swastika

Nepal

Blog

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.   
Fadoua Bakhadda

25 March 2020

Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.

Fadoua Bakhadda

25 March 2020

Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.

fadoua bakhadda

06 March 2020

For the last eight years, Fadoua Bakhadda, has been fighting for changes in the law in her role as the Executive Director of  the Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF). Many see her as a pioneer for sexual health and reproductive rights

fadoua bakhadda

06 March 2020

For the last eight years, Fadoua Bakhadda, has been fighting for changes in the law in her role as the Executive Director of  the Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF). Many see her as a pioneer for sexual health and reproductive rights

Emerson Chaves, clinical psychologist in Mozambique

28 August 2019

IPPF's Member Association in Mozambique were at the forefront of the response to Cyclone Idai, which devastated parts of the country earlier in 2019. In fact, they're still there supporting communities, and Emerson is one of the volunteer psychologists on hand to help.

Emerson Chaves, clinical psychologist in Mozambique

28 August 2019

IPPF's Member Association in Mozambique were at the forefront of the response to Cyclone Idai, which devastated parts of the country earlier in 2019. In fact, they're still there supporting communities, and Emerson is one of the volunteer psychologists on hand to help.

Cyclone Idai

02 April 2019

Cyclone Idai tore through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe on 14 March, leaving hundreds dead and impacting close to 2 million people. IPPF, along with our Member Associations and partners, are on the ground assessing needs and delivering crucial healthcare services.

Cyclone Idai

02 April 2019

Cyclone Idai tore through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe on 14 March, leaving hundreds dead and impacting close to 2 million people. IPPF, along with our Member Associations and partners, are on the ground assessing needs and delivering crucial healthcare services.

Muna, Antonio and Sineang

20 March 2019

Our Member Associations around the globe help bring happiness to people every day, by allowing them to access the sexual and reproductive rights they are entitled to.

Muna, Antonio and Sineang

20 March 2019

Our Member Associations around the globe help bring happiness to people every day, by allowing them to access the sexual and reproductive rights they are entitled to.

農村で行われるHIV検査

06 December 2017

AMODEFA, our member association based in Mozambique is set to lose $2 million, 60% of its budget as a consequence of not signing the global gag rule.

農村で行われるHIV検査

06 December 2017

AMODEFA, our member association based in Mozambique is set to lose $2 million, 60% of its budget as a consequence of not signing the global gag rule.

Fadoua Bakhadda

25 March 2020

Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.

Fadoua Bakhadda

25 March 2020

Healthcare services around the world are adapting to the new challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) presents. The Moroccan Family Planning Association, an IPPF member, is one of those service providers and we interviewed them to discuss the impact of the pandemic.

fadoua bakhadda

06 March 2020

For the last eight years, Fadoua Bakhadda, has been fighting for changes in the law in her role as the Executive Director of  the Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF). Many see her as a pioneer for sexual health and reproductive rights

fadoua bakhadda

06 March 2020

For the last eight years, Fadoua Bakhadda, has been fighting for changes in the law in her role as the Executive Director of  the Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF). Many see her as a pioneer for sexual health and reproductive rights

Emerson Chaves, clinical psychologist in Mozambique

28 August 2019

IPPF's Member Association in Mozambique were at the forefront of the response to Cyclone Idai, which devastated parts of the country earlier in 2019. In fact, they're still there supporting communities, and Emerson is one of the volunteer psychologists on hand to help.

Emerson Chaves, clinical psychologist in Mozambique

28 August 2019

IPPF's Member Association in Mozambique were at the forefront of the response to Cyclone Idai, which devastated parts of the country earlier in 2019. In fact, they're still there supporting communities, and Emerson is one of the volunteer psychologists on hand to help.

Cyclone Idai

02 April 2019

Cyclone Idai tore through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe on 14 March, leaving hundreds dead and impacting close to 2 million people. IPPF, along with our Member Associations and partners, are on the ground assessing needs and delivering crucial healthcare services.

Cyclone Idai

02 April 2019

Cyclone Idai tore through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe on 14 March, leaving hundreds dead and impacting close to 2 million people. IPPF, along with our Member Associations and partners, are on the ground assessing needs and delivering crucial healthcare services.

Muna, Antonio and Sineang

20 March 2019

Our Member Associations around the globe help bring happiness to people every day, by allowing them to access the sexual and reproductive rights they are entitled to.

Muna, Antonio and Sineang

20 March 2019

Our Member Associations around the globe help bring happiness to people every day, by allowing them to access the sexual and reproductive rights they are entitled to.

農村で行われるHIV検査

06 December 2017

AMODEFA, our member association based in Mozambique is set to lose $2 million, 60% of its budget as a consequence of not signing the global gag rule.

農村で行われるHIV検査

06 December 2017

AMODEFA, our member association based in Mozambique is set to lose $2 million, 60% of its budget as a consequence of not signing the global gag rule.