Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation
Maldives
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
17 May 2017
Women and girls are disproportionately affected in humanitarian crises and face multiple sexual and reproductive health challenges in these contexts. IPPF has been providing much needed support to vulnerable communities through our global federation of member associations, who provide contextualised, timely and tailored interventions drawing on local partners' knowledge and expertise. However, recent shifts in the global political landscape are concerning and threaten to undermine IPPF's mission and impact on the ground.
24 April 2017
One topic which is often left out of education programmes altogether, due to this discomfiture and social stigma, is abortion. Information about abortion was often found to be inaccurate and/or judgemental in several African countries.
21 March 2017
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Natio
17 March 2017
Marta Royo, ED of Profamilia Colombia, tells the story of an 13-years-old girl denied abortion after being repeatedly raped by her father, and the need to protect sexual and reproductive health for marginalised communities.
12 March 2017
In case you missed it – one of President Trump’s first order of business was to re-enact the Mexico City Policy.
02 March 2017
Access to education, the right to make choices about your own body – these are things many of us take for granted.