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International Women's Day

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Nurse Shifaana: The Progress of sexual and reproductive rights in the Maldives

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the work of IPPF members who stand up for our rights. Let's celebrate Mariyam Shifaana Hussain for her commitment to women's health and SRHR! #ForHerRights
ulonna Peterson, is one of IPPF’s Member Associations’ youngest Executive Directors. With a degree in Psychology with Sociology, Julonna brings a wealth of experience as Executive Director (ED) of the St Vincent Planned Parenthood Association (SVPPA). 

27 July 2021

At 26, Julonna Peterson of St Vincent is one of the youngest executive directors of an IPPF Member Association. 

ulonna Peterson, is one of IPPF’s Member Associations’ youngest Executive Directors. With a degree in Psychology with Sociology, Julonna brings a wealth of experience as Executive Director (ED) of the St Vincent Planned Parenthood Association (SVPPA). 

27 July 2021

At 26, Julonna Peterson of St Vincent is one of the youngest executive directors of an IPPF Member Association. 

Dr Susan Fan, the executive director of the Planning Association of Hong Kong

06 March 2020

For International Women's Day 2019, we celebrate some of IPPF's female leaders. We speak to the Executive Director of the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong and what inspired her to become a sexual and reproductive healthcare advocate and leader.

Dr Susan Fan, the executive director of the Planning Association of Hong Kong

06 March 2020

For International Women's Day 2019, we celebrate some of IPPF's female leaders. We speak to the Executive Director of the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong and what inspired her to become a sexual and reproductive healthcare advocate and leader.

Abena Amoah, Ghana

06 March 2020

International Women's Day 2019: Abena Amoah, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana, is on a mission to ensure everyone has the right to sexual and reproductive healthcare information and services.

Abena Amoah, Ghana

06 March 2020

International Women's Day 2019: Abena Amoah, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana, is on a mission to ensure everyone has the right to sexual and reproductive healthcare information and services.

Women in Leadership: Kalpana Apte, India

06 March 2020

Kalpana Apte’s passion to campaign for sexual and reproductive health and rights in India was sparked when she met a 38-year-old woman at an FPAI clinic. The woman had six living children, had two miscarriages and was desperate for contraception. That day Kalpana couldn’t help but has made it her life’s work to help others since.

Women in Leadership: Kalpana Apte, India

06 March 2020

Kalpana Apte’s passion to campaign for sexual and reproductive health and rights in India was sparked when she met a 38-year-old woman at an FPAI clinic. The woman had six living children, had two miscarriages and was desperate for contraception. That day Kalpana couldn’t help but has made it her life’s work to help others since.

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

Dragana Stojanovic

08 March 2019

Dragana grew up in socialist Yugoslavia and has been the Executive Director of the Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for 12 years. A passionate advocate for gender equality, IPPF spoke to her about the challenges women and girls face in Serbia.

Dragana Stojanovic

08 March 2019

Dragana grew up in socialist Yugoslavia and has been the Executive Director of the Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for 12 years. A passionate advocate for gender equality, IPPF spoke to her about the challenges women and girls face in Serbia.

ulonna Peterson, is one of IPPF’s Member Associations’ youngest Executive Directors. With a degree in Psychology with Sociology, Julonna brings a wealth of experience as Executive Director (ED) of the St Vincent Planned Parenthood Association (SVPPA). 

27 July 2021

At 26, Julonna Peterson of St Vincent is one of the youngest executive directors of an IPPF Member Association. 

ulonna Peterson, is one of IPPF’s Member Associations’ youngest Executive Directors. With a degree in Psychology with Sociology, Julonna brings a wealth of experience as Executive Director (ED) of the St Vincent Planned Parenthood Association (SVPPA). 

27 July 2021

At 26, Julonna Peterson of St Vincent is one of the youngest executive directors of an IPPF Member Association. 

Dr Susan Fan, the executive director of the Planning Association of Hong Kong

06 March 2020

For International Women's Day 2019, we celebrate some of IPPF's female leaders. We speak to the Executive Director of the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong and what inspired her to become a sexual and reproductive healthcare advocate and leader.

Dr Susan Fan, the executive director of the Planning Association of Hong Kong

06 March 2020

For International Women's Day 2019, we celebrate some of IPPF's female leaders. We speak to the Executive Director of the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong and what inspired her to become a sexual and reproductive healthcare advocate and leader.

Abena Amoah, Ghana

06 March 2020

International Women's Day 2019: Abena Amoah, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana, is on a mission to ensure everyone has the right to sexual and reproductive healthcare information and services.

Abena Amoah, Ghana

06 March 2020

International Women's Day 2019: Abena Amoah, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana, is on a mission to ensure everyone has the right to sexual and reproductive healthcare information and services.

Women in Leadership: Kalpana Apte, India

06 March 2020

Kalpana Apte’s passion to campaign for sexual and reproductive health and rights in India was sparked when she met a 38-year-old woman at an FPAI clinic. The woman had six living children, had two miscarriages and was desperate for contraception. That day Kalpana couldn’t help but has made it her life’s work to help others since.

Women in Leadership: Kalpana Apte, India

06 March 2020

Kalpana Apte’s passion to campaign for sexual and reproductive health and rights in India was sparked when she met a 38-year-old woman at an FPAI clinic. The woman had six living children, had two miscarriages and was desperate for contraception. That day Kalpana couldn’t help but has made it her life’s work to help others since.

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

Dragana Stojanovic

08 March 2019

Dragana grew up in socialist Yugoslavia and has been the Executive Director of the Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for 12 years. A passionate advocate for gender equality, IPPF spoke to her about the challenges women and girls face in Serbia.

Dragana Stojanovic

08 March 2019

Dragana grew up in socialist Yugoslavia and has been the Executive Director of the Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for 12 years. A passionate advocate for gender equality, IPPF spoke to her about the challenges women and girls face in Serbia.