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A selection of resources from across the Federation
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IMAP Statement on advances in emergency contraception
The purpose of this statement is to review newly published data on increasing the effectiveness of levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pills by using pre‑coital administration or combined with a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug; the potential use of LNG‑ECP as a regular contraceptive method for infrequent sex; ulipristal acetate which is an established EC method and is now being studied combined with misoprostol for termination of early pregnancy; and the underutilization of low dose mifepristone as an EC method.
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IMAP Statement on advances in emergency contraception
The purpose of this statement is to review newly published data on increasing the effectiveness
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Technical Brief: Designing and Delivering Inclusive, Rights-Based Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Transgender and Gender Diverse People
IPPF’s commitment to person-centred care is at the heart of its strategy, Come Together (2023–2028).
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Sexual and gender-based violence services and programming overview brief
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is pleased to be share this sexual and gender-based violence services and programming overview document.
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IPPF Storage Room poster
IPPF is pleased to be providing an important poster aimed at promoting safe and effective storage practices for medical supplies in your storage rooms.
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IMAP Statement on the importance of ensuring abortion care after 13 weeks’ gestation
This statement was prepared by the International Medical Advisory Panel (IMAP) and approved in November 2024.
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Youth-Led Digital Solutions to Advance CSE and Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services
Commonly dubbed “the digital generation”, young people are driving innovative digital solutions to lead critical conversations related to sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ)
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2023 Annual Performance Report
Last year saw a relentless assault on human rights, leaving many feeling anxious and pessimistic about the prospects for people from all walks of life to come together.
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IMAP Statement on Menopause
What is menopause? Menopause is a retrospective diagnosis: it is defined after a woman or person who can menstruate is amenorrheic for 12 months.
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| 07 September 2016
Towards a Future where Women Shine in Society: Light Switches to transform women’s status and health
Switching a light on before dawn and after dusk. "Click". And it gives light. This everyday action, which most people in the world take for granted, is new for women living in non-electrified villages in Africa. Being able to switch on a light has brought radical changes to their lives. This brochure tells you an innovative partnership involving public, private sectors and civil society in Ghana, which has not only brought light but also better health and status to the village women. This project was supported by the IPPF Japan Trust Fund (JTF).
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| 07 September 2016
Towards a Future where Women Shine in Society: Light Switches to transform women’s status and health
Switching a light on before dawn and after dusk. "Click". And it gives light. This everyday action, which most people in the world take for granted, is new for women living in non-electrified villages in Africa. Being able to switch on a light has brought radical changes to their lives. This brochure tells you an innovative partnership involving public, private sectors and civil society in Ghana, which has not only brought light but also better health and status to the village women. This project was supported by the IPPF Japan Trust Fund (JTF).
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| 05 September 2016
How to improve young people’s access to safe abortion - Ghana: Using social media
Young people face unique barriers when seeking accurate information about abortion, and in accessing abortion services. This series showcases strategies implemented by IPPF Member Associations that have successfully reduced these barriers and increased young people’s access to abortion information and services. In this short summary from Ghana, they provide a comprehensive strategy on using Social Media to deliver and exchange information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and in particular safe abortion. The strategy, outlines the key steps needed for successful implementation and highlighting key lessons learned to consider in taking this strategy forward. This guide can be used by programme managers and implementers to help design and inform strategies to ensure that young people are enabled to access the necessary support and services they need in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
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| 05 September 2016
How to improve young people’s access to safe abortion - Ghana: Using social media
Young people face unique barriers when seeking accurate information about abortion, and in accessing abortion services. This series showcases strategies implemented by IPPF Member Associations that have successfully reduced these barriers and increased young people’s access to abortion information and services. In this short summary from Ghana, they provide a comprehensive strategy on using Social Media to deliver and exchange information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and in particular safe abortion. The strategy, outlines the key steps needed for successful implementation and highlighting key lessons learned to consider in taking this strategy forward. This guide can be used by programme managers and implementers to help design and inform strategies to ensure that young people are enabled to access the necessary support and services they need in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
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| 25 August 2016
A bright future: Lanterns for women's empowerment
Women's empowerment is key to ensuring gender equality and health equity. A partnership between public, private and civil society found a unique way to address health and gender inequalities in some of the most disadvantaged communities of northern Ghana. This short film funded by the Japan Trust Fund showcases a project that introduced solar lanterns, health and economic interventions to 20 villages.
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| 25 August 2016
A bright future: Lanterns for women's empowerment
Women's empowerment is key to ensuring gender equality and health equity. A partnership between public, private and civil society found a unique way to address health and gender inequalities in some of the most disadvantaged communities of northern Ghana. This short film funded by the Japan Trust Fund showcases a project that introduced solar lanterns, health and economic interventions to 20 villages.
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| 05 May 2016
IPPF funds youth-led projects to tackle abortion stigma
As part of our work in tackling abortion stigma, IPPF awards small grants to young people to create projects that would tackle the issue of abortion stigma in their communities. In 2015, small grants were awarded to promising projects submitted by young people in Ghana, Palestine, Spain, Macedonia and Nepal. In 2017, a further six grants were awarded to young people in Guinea, Kenya, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone and Venezuela. In 2019 five more grants were awarded to youth-led projects in Albania, Colombia, Nigeria, Spain and Tanzania. These documents give more information about what these projects set out to do, their methods and the results.
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| 05 May 2016
IPPF funds youth-led projects to tackle abortion stigma
As part of our work in tackling abortion stigma, IPPF awards small grants to young people to create projects that would tackle the issue of abortion stigma in their communities. In 2015, small grants were awarded to promising projects submitted by young people in Ghana, Palestine, Spain, Macedonia and Nepal. In 2017, a further six grants were awarded to young people in Guinea, Kenya, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone and Venezuela. In 2019 five more grants were awarded to youth-led projects in Albania, Colombia, Nigeria, Spain and Tanzania. These documents give more information about what these projects set out to do, their methods and the results.
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| 07 September 2016
Towards a Future where Women Shine in Society: Light Switches to transform women’s status and health
Switching a light on before dawn and after dusk. "Click". And it gives light. This everyday action, which most people in the world take for granted, is new for women living in non-electrified villages in Africa. Being able to switch on a light has brought radical changes to their lives. This brochure tells you an innovative partnership involving public, private sectors and civil society in Ghana, which has not only brought light but also better health and status to the village women. This project was supported by the IPPF Japan Trust Fund (JTF).
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| 07 September 2016
Towards a Future where Women Shine in Society: Light Switches to transform women’s status and health
Switching a light on before dawn and after dusk. "Click". And it gives light. This everyday action, which most people in the world take for granted, is new for women living in non-electrified villages in Africa. Being able to switch on a light has brought radical changes to their lives. This brochure tells you an innovative partnership involving public, private sectors and civil society in Ghana, which has not only brought light but also better health and status to the village women. This project was supported by the IPPF Japan Trust Fund (JTF).
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| 05 September 2016
How to improve young people’s access to safe abortion - Ghana: Using social media
Young people face unique barriers when seeking accurate information about abortion, and in accessing abortion services. This series showcases strategies implemented by IPPF Member Associations that have successfully reduced these barriers and increased young people’s access to abortion information and services. In this short summary from Ghana, they provide a comprehensive strategy on using Social Media to deliver and exchange information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and in particular safe abortion. The strategy, outlines the key steps needed for successful implementation and highlighting key lessons learned to consider in taking this strategy forward. This guide can be used by programme managers and implementers to help design and inform strategies to ensure that young people are enabled to access the necessary support and services they need in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
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| 05 September 2016
How to improve young people’s access to safe abortion - Ghana: Using social media
Young people face unique barriers when seeking accurate information about abortion, and in accessing abortion services. This series showcases strategies implemented by IPPF Member Associations that have successfully reduced these barriers and increased young people’s access to abortion information and services. In this short summary from Ghana, they provide a comprehensive strategy on using Social Media to deliver and exchange information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and in particular safe abortion. The strategy, outlines the key steps needed for successful implementation and highlighting key lessons learned to consider in taking this strategy forward. This guide can be used by programme managers and implementers to help design and inform strategies to ensure that young people are enabled to access the necessary support and services they need in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
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| 25 August 2016
A bright future: Lanterns for women's empowerment
Women's empowerment is key to ensuring gender equality and health equity. A partnership between public, private and civil society found a unique way to address health and gender inequalities in some of the most disadvantaged communities of northern Ghana. This short film funded by the Japan Trust Fund showcases a project that introduced solar lanterns, health and economic interventions to 20 villages.
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| 25 August 2016
A bright future: Lanterns for women's empowerment
Women's empowerment is key to ensuring gender equality and health equity. A partnership between public, private and civil society found a unique way to address health and gender inequalities in some of the most disadvantaged communities of northern Ghana. This short film funded by the Japan Trust Fund showcases a project that introduced solar lanterns, health and economic interventions to 20 villages.
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| 05 May 2016
IPPF funds youth-led projects to tackle abortion stigma
As part of our work in tackling abortion stigma, IPPF awards small grants to young people to create projects that would tackle the issue of abortion stigma in their communities. In 2015, small grants were awarded to promising projects submitted by young people in Ghana, Palestine, Spain, Macedonia and Nepal. In 2017, a further six grants were awarded to young people in Guinea, Kenya, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone and Venezuela. In 2019 five more grants were awarded to youth-led projects in Albania, Colombia, Nigeria, Spain and Tanzania. These documents give more information about what these projects set out to do, their methods and the results.
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| 05 May 2016
IPPF funds youth-led projects to tackle abortion stigma
As part of our work in tackling abortion stigma, IPPF awards small grants to young people to create projects that would tackle the issue of abortion stigma in their communities. In 2015, small grants were awarded to promising projects submitted by young people in Ghana, Palestine, Spain, Macedonia and Nepal. In 2017, a further six grants were awarded to young people in Guinea, Kenya, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone and Venezuela. In 2019 five more grants were awarded to youth-led projects in Albania, Colombia, Nigeria, Spain and Tanzania. These documents give more information about what these projects set out to do, their methods and the results.
