Sex work is an industry that employs millions across the globe. However, it is rarely recognised a legitimate form of work – specifically within South Asia. Many sex workers (particularly those who are women, transgender, or part of other marginalised communities) are discriminated and stigmatised by society, They are also more likely to experience violence, […]
The supreme court on Friday blocked restrictions ordered by lower courts on mifepristone The supreme court on Friday blocked restrictions on mifepristone while a lawsuit brought by anti-abortion groups targeting the pill proceeds. In an unsigned order, the justices granted an emergency request by the Biden administration to prevent a lower court ruling targeting the […]
If you are sexually active and not currently planning a pregnancy, are you using contraception? You may have had this discussion with your partner or friends. Some might be using natural methods, such as fertility awareness or withdrawal, while others prefer methods such as the IUD implant, injectables, condoms, or pills. Everyone’s body and preferences […]
To help you better understand the concept of self-care, we’ve created a series of blogs to guide you through sexual and reproductive health, and some of its associated self-care options. But first, take a quick look at our overview video! https://youtu.be/dzpCpgGzL1w Whether you consider yourself an expert on sexual and reproductive health or this is […]
The South Asia Regional and Youth Forum spanning over three days from 23rd-25th November ‘21, was an affirmation of the commitment by the IPPF South Asia Office and its Member Associations (MA) to serve vulnerable communities despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to economies, societies, and life. Seven key takeaways came out of […]
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Tell us about your work with Family Planning Association of Nepal? Since my school days, I have been passionate about working on social issues and fortunately four years back I got an opportunity to work as a volunteer with Family Planning Association of Nepal. Now, I am the executive board member of my district Palpa, […]
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court said that all women irrespective of marital status are entitled to safe and legal abortion. We welcome the Indian Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that all women, irrespective of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion. The Supreme Court observed that the 2021 amendment to the […]
In 1974 I was operated on for Endometriosis. For several years, my husband and I had tried to have children. When I spoke to my mother about this at this time, she told me about the abortion she had when she was sixteen. “She carried the abortion with her as a secret deep inside” It […]
