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Blogs

Blogs

Latest blogs from IPPF

Latest Blogs

A selection of blogs from across the Federation

International Women's Day

Maldives

Blog

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
International Education Day

24 January 2024

On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives.

International Education Day

24 January 2024

On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives.

safe engage foundation

06 February 2023

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Alfons, founder and Executive Director of the Safe Engage Foundation, a youth-led organization in Kuria, Kenya, working to end female genital mutilation.

safe engage foundation

06 February 2023

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Alfons, founder and Executive Director of the Safe Engage Foundation, a youth-led organization in Kuria, Kenya, working to end female genital mutilation.

A peer educator in Ethiopia speaks with other young people

21 January 2022

There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights.

A peer educator in Ethiopia speaks with other young people

21 January 2022

There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights.

A healthcare worker

26 November 2021

SFHA, an IPPF Member Association, provides reproductive health and family planning services through a permanent clinic in the capital city of Apia, and a mobile unit which visits rural areas and the outer islands to provide educational and contraceptive services. 

A healthcare worker

26 November 2021

SFHA, an IPPF Member Association, provides reproductive health and family planning services through a permanent clinic in the capital city of Apia, and a mobile unit which visits rural areas and the outer islands to provide educational and contraceptive services. 

One hand passes a sanitary pad to another

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

One hand passes a sanitary pad to another

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

International Education Day

24 January 2024

On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives.

International Education Day

24 January 2024

On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives.

safe engage foundation

06 February 2023

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Alfons, founder and Executive Director of the Safe Engage Foundation, a youth-led organization in Kuria, Kenya, working to end female genital mutilation.

safe engage foundation

06 February 2023

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Alfons, founder and Executive Director of the Safe Engage Foundation, a youth-led organization in Kuria, Kenya, working to end female genital mutilation.

A peer educator in Ethiopia speaks with other young people

21 January 2022

There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights.

A peer educator in Ethiopia speaks with other young people

21 January 2022

There are more young people in the world than ever before. With this in mind, sex education is critical for young people to realizing and claiming their human rights.

A healthcare worker

26 November 2021

SFHA, an IPPF Member Association, provides reproductive health and family planning services through a permanent clinic in the capital city of Apia, and a mobile unit which visits rural areas and the outer islands to provide educational and contraceptive services. 

A healthcare worker

26 November 2021

SFHA, an IPPF Member Association, provides reproductive health and family planning services through a permanent clinic in the capital city of Apia, and a mobile unit which visits rural areas and the outer islands to provide educational and contraceptive services. 

One hand passes a sanitary pad to another

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

One hand passes a sanitary pad to another

25 May 2021

Myths, misconceptions and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women and people who menstruate around the world.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.

Knitted vulva and uterus

31 March 2021

Knowing how to look after your vagina, vulva, cervix, and uterus can lead to a healthier, safer, and more pleasurable life. From natural hygiene to screening for cervical cancer and sexually-transmitted infections, we've got you covered.