Spotlight
A selection of updates from across the Federation
Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia
Report: UNVEILING SUBVERSIVE POWER: Shedding light on anti-rights actors in the Asia-Pacific region
How sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender, LGBTIQ+, and women’s rights are instrumentalised
Stories
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: 2024 in Review
Let’s take a leap back in time to the beginning of 2024:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Rising HIV Crisis: A Call for Action
The Kazakhstan Association on Sexual and Reproductive Health (KMPA) is at the…
Ensuring SRHR in Humanitarian Crises: What You Need to Know
Disasters reinforce, perpetuate, and increase gender inequality, making bad…
Estonia, Nepal, Namibia, Japan, Thailand
France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Colombia, India, Tunisia
Abortion Rights: Latest Decisions and Developments around the World
The global landscape of abortion rights continues to evolve in 2024, with new…
What does the year 2024 hold for us?
As the new year begins, we take a look at the trends and challenges ahead for…
Blogs
Feminist Magic in Action: A call to center Women Who Use Drugs in Harm Reduction and SRHR
At the 28th International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, a diverse coalition gathered to confront the systemic neglect and marginalization faced by women who use drugs.
The Battle of Reframing: How anti-choice groups manipulate language to try to control the narrative
Reframing is one of the most powerful tools we have. Anti-choice movements have nefariously hijacked terms like “life” and “choice,” but we must reclaim them with accuracy and power.
IPPF Global Research Exposes Devastating Impact of the Trump Administration – Stories from our Partners
To understand the impact of the US funding cuts on our partners, IPPF rolled out a Federation wide survey in February 2025. The findings are unsurprisingly alarming.
Ethiopia
“Supporting each other is what makes women powerful."
Displaced women in Tigray have endured conflict and now face worsening conditions due to aid cuts. This International Women’s Day – and every day – we are united in solidarity with them.
SIGN ON: Joint Statement Concerning the Call for Input by the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls
Please sign on if you agree with our joint statement below.
Featured Perspectives
Africa
How can we lead when the rules are unpredictable, the playing field is uneven, and the very legitimacy of SRHR is under siege?
In the global fight for sexual and reproductive health and
“I haven't done anything wrong”: The role of CSE in disrupting harmful stereotypes
The Netflix series, Adolescence, examines the impact of patriarchal,…
Palestine
Yes. We do need a 'different' Gaza.
Gaza’s suffering continues despite the ceasefire. With healthcare in ruins and…
Ukraine
Three Years Under Fire: How the Russo-Ukrainian War Continues to Affect Women
Ukrainian women are shouldering the weight of conflict and social instability,…
Belgium
Belgium: A Transformative Law for Sex Workers Rights
Following decriminalization, the government chose, under the impulse of the…
Colombia, Venezuela, Panama
Health Without Borders: Supporting Women on the World’s Deadliest Journeys
On this International Migrants Day, we speak with Valerie Dourdin, IPPF’s
Resources
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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…
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Technical Brief: Designing and Delivering Inclusive, Rights-Based Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Transgender and Gender Diverse People
This technical brief outlines key recommendations across several sexual and reproductive health…
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Sexual and gender-based violence services and programming overview brief
Globally, approximately one in three women are affected by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
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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…
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Technical Brief: Designing and Delivering Inclusive, Rights-Based Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to Transgender and Gender Diverse People
This technical brief outlines key recommendations across several sexual and reproductive health…
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Sexual and gender-based violence services and programming overview brief
Globally, approximately one in three women are affected by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
News
May 17: Global Day Celebrates Sexual and Gender Diversities amid Rising Backlash Worldwide
For immediate release
IPPF Welcomes Kavita N. Ramdas as Senior Strategic Advisor
IPPF is delighted to announce that Kavita N Ramdas has joined IPPF as Senior…
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…
IPPF Statement on the Passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza
IPPF's statement on the passing of Dr Hernán Sanhueza, a dedicated leader in…
Yemen, Lebanon
The Government of Japan awards USD1.65 million to IPPF to support communities affected by crises in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.
IPPF Member Associations in Afghanistan, Lebanon and Yemen will initiate…
United States
IPPF, ILGA World, and Amnesty International: Fighting Back Against Trump Administration's Anti-Rights Agenda
Joint statement from IPPF, ILGA World and Amnesty International
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