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The Battle of Reframing: How anti-choice groups manipulate language to try to control the narrative

Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.

02 September 2021

Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial infection. Anyone who is sexually active can catch gonorrhoea.

02 September 2021

Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial infection. Anyone who is sexually active can catch gonorrhoea.

02 September 2021

Genital herpes is a very common virus that can stay in the body for life, but it usually doesn’t lead to serious health problems.

02 September 2021

Genital herpes is a very common virus that can stay in the body for life, but it usually doesn’t lead to serious health problems.

02 September 2021

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and infects the vagina and urethra.

02 September 2021

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and infects the vagina and urethra.

02 September 2021

Pubic lice are very small, crab-like parasitic insects which live on the pubic hair and survive on human blood.

02 September 2021

Pubic lice are very small, crab-like parasitic insects which live on the pubic hair and survive on human blood.

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

24 August 2021

Despite Ravat Village being located approximately 30 minutes' drive from the capital, a lack of access to transportation and subsequent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have left many communities further isolated.

24 August 2021

Despite Ravat Village being located approximately 30 minutes' drive from the capital, a lack of access to transportation and subsequent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have left many communities further isolated.

05 August 2021

Women and children are the most vulnerable in every humanitarian crisis. The earthquake in West Sulawesi, which took place in January, was no different. A young Indonesian mother, Herlina shares her story on being displaced whilst breastfeeding her newborn baby. 

05 August 2021

Women and children are the most vulnerable in every humanitarian crisis. The earthquake in West Sulawesi, which took place in January, was no different. A young Indonesian mother, Herlina shares her story on being displaced whilst breastfeeding her newborn baby. 

27 July 2021

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

27 July 2021

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

02 September 2021

Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial infection. Anyone who is sexually active can catch gonorrhoea.

02 September 2021

Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial infection. Anyone who is sexually active can catch gonorrhoea.

02 September 2021

Genital herpes is a very common virus that can stay in the body for life, but it usually doesn’t lead to serious health problems.

02 September 2021

Genital herpes is a very common virus that can stay in the body for life, but it usually doesn’t lead to serious health problems.

02 September 2021

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and infects the vagina and urethra.

02 September 2021

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and infects the vagina and urethra.

02 September 2021

Pubic lice are very small, crab-like parasitic insects which live on the pubic hair and survive on human blood.

02 September 2021

Pubic lice are very small, crab-like parasitic insects which live on the pubic hair and survive on human blood.

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

02 September 2021

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum and is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex or sharing sex toys.

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

02 September 2021

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are small growths or bumps that appear on or around the genital or anal area.

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

02 September 2021

HIV is a virus that damages the body’s immune system so it cannot fight off infections.

24 August 2021

Despite Ravat Village being located approximately 30 minutes' drive from the capital, a lack of access to transportation and subsequent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have left many communities further isolated.

24 August 2021

Despite Ravat Village being located approximately 30 minutes' drive from the capital, a lack of access to transportation and subsequent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have left many communities further isolated.

05 August 2021

Women and children are the most vulnerable in every humanitarian crisis. The earthquake in West Sulawesi, which took place in January, was no different. A young Indonesian mother, Herlina shares her story on being displaced whilst breastfeeding her newborn baby. 

05 August 2021

Women and children are the most vulnerable in every humanitarian crisis. The earthquake in West Sulawesi, which took place in January, was no different. A young Indonesian mother, Herlina shares her story on being displaced whilst breastfeeding her newborn baby. 

27 July 2021

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

27 July 2021

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