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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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| 11 April 2019
IPPF welcomes South Korea's historic decision to overturn abortion ban
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has welcomed the historic decision made by the South Korean Constitutional Court today overturning a decades-long ban on access to abortion. The court has ordered that the law must be revised before the end of 2020. The current ban – in place since 1953 – criminalises abortion except in cases of rape, incest or risk to health. Women who have abortions and doctors who perform them can be jailed. Dr Alvaro Bermejo, Director General of IPPF said; “This is wonderful news. No women or girl should be coerced through a full pregnancy against her will and no medical professional criminalised for giving care. Extreme laws only fuel unsafe abortions which kill and injury women. I congratulate all the activists, particularly the Korean Women’s Association United, to which the Korea Population Health and Welfare Association (KOPHWA) – IPPF’s Member Association in South Korea – is related, for their united movement and successful advocacy for this change. We are keen to support Korea’s process to put this decision into practice as soon as possible. IPPF has experience of working in countries where similar historic change is taking place, such as Ireland. As a global federation of Member Associations, we can offer support experience and knowledge.” Ms Kyung Ae Cho, Secretary General of KOPHWA said; "It is a moment of momentum for women's health and reproductive health rights. We need systematic efforts to provide Integrated sexual health and reproductive health services for women's health in the future."
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| 11 April 2019
IPPF welcomes South Korea's historic decision to overturn abortion ban
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has welcomed the historic decision made by the South Korean Constitutional Court today overturning a decades-long ban on access to abortion. The court has ordered that the law must be revised before the end of 2020. The current ban – in place since 1953 – criminalises abortion except in cases of rape, incest or risk to health. Women who have abortions and doctors who perform them can be jailed. Dr Alvaro Bermejo, Director General of IPPF said; “This is wonderful news. No women or girl should be coerced through a full pregnancy against her will and no medical professional criminalised for giving care. Extreme laws only fuel unsafe abortions which kill and injury women. I congratulate all the activists, particularly the Korean Women’s Association United, to which the Korea Population Health and Welfare Association (KOPHWA) – IPPF’s Member Association in South Korea – is related, for their united movement and successful advocacy for this change. We are keen to support Korea’s process to put this decision into practice as soon as possible. IPPF has experience of working in countries where similar historic change is taking place, such as Ireland. As a global federation of Member Associations, we can offer support experience and knowledge.” Ms Kyung Ae Cho, Secretary General of KOPHWA said; "It is a moment of momentum for women's health and reproductive health rights. We need systematic efforts to provide Integrated sexual health and reproductive health services for women's health in the future."
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| 11 April 2019
IPPF welcomes South Korea's historic decision to overturn abortion ban
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has welcomed the historic decision made by the South Korean Constitutional Court today overturning a decades-long ban on access to abortion. The court has ordered that the law must be revised before the end of 2020. The current ban – in place since 1953 – criminalises abortion except in cases of rape, incest or risk to health. Women who have abortions and doctors who perform them can be jailed. Dr Alvaro Bermejo, Director General of IPPF said; “This is wonderful news. No women or girl should be coerced through a full pregnancy against her will and no medical professional criminalised for giving care. Extreme laws only fuel unsafe abortions which kill and injury women. I congratulate all the activists, particularly the Korean Women’s Association United, to which the Korea Population Health and Welfare Association (KOPHWA) – IPPF’s Member Association in South Korea – is related, for their united movement and successful advocacy for this change. We are keen to support Korea’s process to put this decision into practice as soon as possible. IPPF has experience of working in countries where similar historic change is taking place, such as Ireland. As a global federation of Member Associations, we can offer support experience and knowledge.” Ms Kyung Ae Cho, Secretary General of KOPHWA said; "It is a moment of momentum for women's health and reproductive health rights. We need systematic efforts to provide Integrated sexual health and reproductive health services for women's health in the future."
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| 11 April 2019
IPPF welcomes South Korea's historic decision to overturn abortion ban
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has welcomed the historic decision made by the South Korean Constitutional Court today overturning a decades-long ban on access to abortion. The court has ordered that the law must be revised before the end of 2020. The current ban – in place since 1953 – criminalises abortion except in cases of rape, incest or risk to health. Women who have abortions and doctors who perform them can be jailed. Dr Alvaro Bermejo, Director General of IPPF said; “This is wonderful news. No women or girl should be coerced through a full pregnancy against her will and no medical professional criminalised for giving care. Extreme laws only fuel unsafe abortions which kill and injury women. I congratulate all the activists, particularly the Korean Women’s Association United, to which the Korea Population Health and Welfare Association (KOPHWA) – IPPF’s Member Association in South Korea – is related, for their united movement and successful advocacy for this change. We are keen to support Korea’s process to put this decision into practice as soon as possible. IPPF has experience of working in countries where similar historic change is taking place, such as Ireland. As a global federation of Member Associations, we can offer support experience and knowledge.” Ms Kyung Ae Cho, Secretary General of KOPHWA said; "It is a moment of momentum for women's health and reproductive health rights. We need systematic efforts to provide Integrated sexual health and reproductive health services for women's health in the future."
