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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.
12 October 2016
To celebrate the Day of the Girl and to mark the publication of
11 October 2016
Back when I used to deliver sex education workshops in schools, I always made time for anonymous questions at the end of a session. This gave students the chance to write down any questions which weren’t answered in the workshop.
11 August 2016
I am Akosua Agyepong, a 20 year old, who talks about sex!
14 July 2016
Lorraine is centre manager of the Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) clinic in Kibera, Nairobi – a place best known for being Africa’s biggest urban slum. Here FHOK is fighting poverty and myths to provide sexual health and education.
09 June 2016
Early marriage is increasing as families are desperate to secure safety for their daughters. But without sexuality education the consequences can be tough.
04 February 2016
Imagine this: You’re pregnant, living at home, expecting to give birth in a few weeks’ time with the assistance of staff at your local clinic. But then disaster strikes.