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Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: 2024 in Review
Let’s take a leap back in time to the beginning of 2024: In twelve months, what victories has our movement managed to secure in the face of growing opposition and the rise of the far right? These victories for sexual and reproductive rights and health are the result of relentless grassroots work and advocacy by our Member Associations, in partnership with community organizations, allied politicians, and the mobilization of public opinion.
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Brazil, Czech Republic, Japan, Estonia, Namibia, Nepal, Thailand
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The Rainbow Wave for Marriage Equality
Love wins! The fight for marriage equality has seen incredible progress worldwide, with a recent surge in legalizations.
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Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: 2024 in Review
Let’s take a leap back in time to the beginning of 2024: In twelve months, what victories has our movement managed to secure in t
Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan's Rising HIV Crisis: A Call for Action
On World AIDS Day, we commemorate the remarkable achievements of IPPF Member Associations in their unwavering commitment to combating the HIV epidemic.
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Ensuring SRHR in Humanitarian Crises: What You Need to Know
Over the past two decades, global forced displacement has consistently increased, affecting an estimated 114 million people as of mid-2023.
France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Colombia, India, Tunisia
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Abortion Rights: Latest Decisions and Developments around the World
Over the past 30 years, more than
Palestine
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In their own words: The people providing sexual and reproductive health care under bombardment in Gaza
Week after week, heavy Israeli bombardment from air, land, and sea, has continued across most of the Gaza Strip.
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When getting to the hospital is difficult, Vanuatu mobile outreach can save lives
In the mountains of Kumera on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, the village women of Kamahaul normally spend over 10,000 Vatu ($83 USD) to travel to the nearest hospital.
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| 26 April 2024
The Rainbow Wave for Marriage Equality
Love wins! The fight for marriage equality has seen incredible progress worldwide, with a recent surge in legalizations. Across the world, 38 out of 195 countries have legalized equal marriage: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.In 2024, two new countries legalized same-sex marriage (Liechtenstein and Thailand), and more made progress towards legislation which would decriminalize same-sex unions. These advancements in 2024, on top of the string of legalizations in the last decade chart a hopeful future for same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people around the world!The fight for marriage equality isn't over, but the momentum is undeniable. IPPF stands with those working to make love win everywhere.
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| 06 June 2025
The Rainbow Wave for Marriage Equality
Love wins! The fight for marriage equality has seen incredible progress worldwide, with a recent surge in legalizations. Across the world, 38 out of 195 countries have legalized equal marriage: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.In 2024, two new countries legalized same-sex marriage (Liechtenstein and Thailand), and more made progress towards legislation which would decriminalize same-sex unions. These advancements in 2024, on top of the string of legalizations in the last decade chart a hopeful future for same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people around the world!The fight for marriage equality isn't over, but the momentum is undeniable. IPPF stands with those working to make love win everywhere.
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| 26 April 2024
The Rainbow Wave for Marriage Equality
Love wins! The fight for marriage equality has seen incredible progress worldwide, with a recent surge in legalizations. Across the world, 38 out of 195 countries have legalized equal marriage: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.In 2024, two new countries legalized same-sex marriage (Liechtenstein and Thailand), and more made progress towards legislation which would decriminalize same-sex unions. These advancements in 2024, on top of the string of legalizations in the last decade chart a hopeful future for same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people around the world!The fight for marriage equality isn't over, but the momentum is undeniable. IPPF stands with those working to make love win everywhere.
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| 06 June 2025
The Rainbow Wave for Marriage Equality
Love wins! The fight for marriage equality has seen incredible progress worldwide, with a recent surge in legalizations. Across the world, 38 out of 195 countries have legalized equal marriage: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.In 2024, two new countries legalized same-sex marriage (Liechtenstein and Thailand), and more made progress towards legislation which would decriminalize same-sex unions. These advancements in 2024, on top of the string of legalizations in the last decade chart a hopeful future for same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people around the world!The fight for marriage equality isn't over, but the momentum is undeniable. IPPF stands with those working to make love win everywhere.
