Stories
Sudan

In pictures: The Women of Tigray
There are currently over 21,000 refugees in Um Rakuba camp, where the Sudan…

In pictures: Humanitarian photographers share their experiences of storytelling in the field
IPPF’s localized approach to humanitarian emergencies is led by our Member…
Uganda

In pictures: The changemaker keeping her community healthy and happy
The Get Up, Speak Out! initiative works with and for young people to overcome…

In pictures 2021: Committed to caring for people wherever they are
Here we acknowledge some of our amazing colleagues, clients, and partners as…
India

In pictures: World Humanitarian Day 2021
Last year, IPPF reached approximately 5.5m people in humanitarian crises…
Poland

In Pictures: International Youth Day 2021
When young people are able to access and manage their sexual and reproductive…
Trinidad and Tobago

Changing mindsets through medicine and motivation
Dr Boyce has been committed to providing treatment and care to clients living…
Trinidad and Tobago

Ensuring care for Trinidad and Tobago's LGBTI+ community
Public perceptions, lack of education and government policies contribute to the…
Blogs
United States

What is Roe v. Wade? And other questions answered
Learn about the impact of this landmark US Supreme Court decision, and why it must not be overturned.
Kiribati

Climate crisis, displacement, and sexual health – what are the links?
As the rate of climate emergencies continues to increase globally, the impact on healthcare and human rights will be severe.

What is asexuality? And other questions answered
Join us as we explore what asexuality is and what it isn’t, and how we can be an ally to people who identify as asexual.
Pakistan

Responding with Essential SRHR Provision and New Delivery (RESPOND)
The project aims to restore services which have been impacted by COVID-19, particularly to marginalized populations such as young people, people living in poverty, and people with disabilities.

Women #BreakTheBias in humanitarian response
Women are at the heart of IPPF’s global humanitarian responses
Featured Perspectives
Papua New Guinea

Alternative approaches to providing healthcare to women and girls in Papua New Guinea during COVID-19
IPPF is currently supporting the PNG Family Health Association extend essential…
Congo, Dem. Rep.

A feminist approach to sexual and reproductive health in DRC
Driven by her passion to provide crucial sexual and reproductive healthcare, Dr…
Pakistan

Pakistan: Reaching young people with sexual health services
An estimated 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30. In light of…

16 days, 16 ways: How we can help end violence against women and girls
To mark the 16 Days campaign, here are 16 ways to help end violence against…

Why does 16 Days of Activism matter?
Today highlights sexual and gender-based violence in every society, but it also…
Colombia

Will Colombia seize this opportunity to decriminalize abortion?
The Colombian Constitutional Court has a historical opportunity in its hands as…

How to improve sexual and reproductive health care in conflict zones
This year has thrown crisis after crisis at a world already struggling with the…

Is the climate crisis a gender equality issue? Absolutely
The climate crisis is affecting everyone, but there is no doubt that some…
Resources


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Delivering no matter what: IPPF’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Good practices for delivering sexual and reproductive health and rights in a pandemic.

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IMAP Statement Abortion Self-Care
Practical recommendations for IPPF MAs and other SRH stakeholders on how to manage abortion care…

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IPPF position paper: The climate crisis and sexual and reproductive health and rights
This position paper describes IPPF’s priorities for advocacy and engagement on the intersections of…

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ICPD+25 Nairobi Summit Commitment Analysis Report: A roadmap for fulfilling the promise
The ICPD Programme of Action (PoA) sets forth a vision to achieve gender equality, promote, respect…

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Delivering no matter what: IPPF’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Good practices for delivering sexual and reproductive health and rights in a pandemic.

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IMAP Statement Abortion Self-Care
Practical recommendations for IPPF MAs and other SRH stakeholders on how to manage abortion care…

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IPPF position paper: The climate crisis and sexual and reproductive health and rights
This position paper describes IPPF’s priorities for advocacy and engagement on the intersections of…

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ICPD+25 Nairobi Summit Commitment Analysis Report: A roadmap for fulfilling the promise
The ICPD Programme of Action (PoA) sets forth a vision to achieve gender equality, promote, respect…
News

IPPF recognized as a very high scorer in the 2022 Global Health 50/50 Report
This is the first time an analysis board membership across 147 global health…

IPPF launches medical abortion course
IPPF and HowToUse have developed a free online medical abortion training for…
Kenya

Kenyan High Court makes landmark ruling on safe abortion care
Kenyan High Court rules that safe abortion care is a fundamental right in a…

Statement on the outcome of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 66)
For the first time, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has adopted…
Colombia

IPPF Office in Bogota
We are overjoyed to announce the opening of the first of two locations of the…
United States

IPPF Part of Team Funded by USAID to Implement Global Health Equity Project
The International Planned Parenthood Federation has joined an international…

IPPF announces appointment of 8 new members to the International Medical Advisory Panel
Since 1979, the IMAP has convened leading experts in the field of SRHR and…
Colombia

Colombia decriminalizes abortion
The Colombian Constitutional Court has decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks…
Media center
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IPPF statement on the WHO Abortion Care Guidelines 2022
IPPF welcomes the newly released WHO guidelines on abortion care, launched on Wednesday 9 March
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Statement on the US Supreme Court's draft opinion on Roe v Wade
"If the reports are true, then the highest court in the land has reached its lowest point."
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Mexico’s Supreme Court votes to decriminalize abortion
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) welcomes the unanimous decision taken by the Supreme Court of Mexico to decriminalize abortion
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Statement on the Guttmacher Institute's “Just the Numbers” report: a snapshot of the impact of the UK aid cuts
The Guttmacher Institute today released new data showing the impact of the UK aid cuts on sexual and reproductive health and rights for the fiscal…
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IPPF reappoints Dr Alvaro Bermejo as Director-General
IPPF reappoints Dr Alvaro Bermejo to a second and final four-year term as Director-General of IPPF
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Statement on the first anniversary of the rescindment of the Global Gag Rule
One year on since the Global Gag Rule was rescinded and the effects still linger. It's time for it to be permanently repealed.
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Colombia decriminalizes abortion
The Colombian Constitutional Court has decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks in another victory for the Green Wave sweeping through Latin America.
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Statement on the escalating conflict in Ukraine
Statement from IPPF Director-General Dr Alvaro Bermejo on the escalating conflict situation in Ukraine.
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