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IPPF announces the launch of the call for applications for the post of Director General
The Director-General will play a crucial role in shaping IPPF’s strategic and operational direction, ensuring strong governance, transparency, inclusion, and collaboration.
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IPPF announces the launch of the call for applications for the post of Director General
26 February 2025: IPPF is now accepting applications for the position of Director General (DG), as part of a planned leadership transition.
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IPPF Statement on the Passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza, a dedicated leader in the global fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Yemen, Lebanon
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The Government of Japan awards USD1.65 million to IPPF to support communities affected by crises in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.
With support from the FY2024 Supplementary Budget received from the Government of Japan, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Member Associations will initiate humanitarian activi
United States
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Harmful and stigmatising: Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
Since his inauguration, Donald Trump has conducted a vicious and calculated assault on trans and nonbinary people.
United States
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IPPF, ILGA World, and Amnesty International: Fighting Back Against Trump Administration's Anti-Rights Agenda
The new President of the United States is now unveiling his plan to dismantle progress and implement a violent and discriminatory society, all of which have been designed to reverse human r
Malawi
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Our Statement on the Reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
On 24 January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (GGR).
Palestine
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Another health care provider killed by the Israeli army; how many more to go?
It is with deep despair and outrage that we announced yesterday the killing of Dr Thabat Salim.
Sudan
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Fatal Attack on Abu Shouk Centre, North Darfur
El Fasher, Sudan: The Abu Shouk Centre, affiliated with the North Darfur State Branch of the Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) was directly targeted by the Rapid Support For
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 28 March 2023
IPPF’s Director General Visits Solomon Islands and Australia
The Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, is in Australia this week for high level meetings with Australian Government Ministers and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is joined by Ms Tomoka Fukuda, Regional Director of IPPF’s East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR) and Ms Phoebe Ryan, IPPF’s Chief of the Australia and New Zealand Office. In Australia, Dr Bermejo has been privileged to meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy. Together, they discussed how Australia can play a leadership role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through Australia’s international development cooperation.
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
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| 23 March 2023
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands eager to work in SRH space after IPPF Director-General visit
This morning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director-General, Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Sogavare, in Honiara, Solomon Islands Dr Bermejo and Solomon Islands Family Planning Association (SIPPA) President, Charles Meke, presented on the work of IPPF and SIPPA on the ground. Dr Bermejo reiterated that both SIPPA and IPPF are here to ensure more people have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and look forward to working closely with and supporting the Solomon Islands Government in this endeavour. SIPPA President, Charles Meke, said:
