In most countries in Europe (and in many other countries around the world) two forms of emergency contraceptive pills are accessible: both levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate pills are available in pharmacies without a prescription. In this situation, pharmacy teams play an important role in facilitating access for women. Yet, significant variances in dispensing practices have […]
Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok. Being bisexual can be a confusing and isolating experience, as bisexual people can often […]
By Renee Sewe (WISH2ACTION Communications Advisor) and Wanjiru Mathenge (WISH2ACTION SBCC Advisor) On 15th November 2022, the world’s population hit 8 billion, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth. Eight months later, as we mark World Population Day and re- focus on promoting awareness on population issues, it provides us with an […]
The Maputo Protocol The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol) remains one of the most progressive legal instruments providing a comprehensive set of human rights for African women. Unlike any other women’s human rights instrument, it details wide-ranging and substantive human rights […]
We, the organizations united under the European Coalition on Sex Workers’ Rights and Inclusion, call on all Members of the European Parliament to reject and to vote against the report Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights, 2022/2139(INI). Our organizations are leading civil society networks […]
We believe we are members of an interconnected society and what affects one of us, affects us all. Everyone in society has the right to live with dignity and we believe it is our collective responsibility to ensure we all do. During this event, our guests will share their reflections on how the world could […]
On 28 September, the Spanish EU Presidency will host a High-Level Conference on “The effective Guarantee of Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Europe”. Ahead of this important forum, around 140 civil society organizations are speaking with one voice to call on national governments to take a firm stance and make concrete commitments in defense of […]
The European Safe Abortion Networking Group is a group of national, regional and international SRHR organizations based in Europe, working for universal access to safe, legal abortion. The group was formed in 2019 and has been meeting online bi-monthly since the Covid pandemic began. Many people assume everything is OK with abortion in Europe. And […]
IPPF EN strongly welcomes the result of Poland’s parliamentary elections, held on 15 October, in which opposition parties won a greater number of seats than the ultra-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. Record turnout saw over 73% of women and 69% of young people cast their ballot, up 12% and 22% respectively compared to Poland’s […]
Gender transformative approaches have become tools in striving towards achieving Gender equality and ending gender injustice for all in society. Strengthening the capacity of young people in engaging on GTA equips them with knowledge to meaningfully engage in addressing gender issues. Under the Going for Goal project currently being implemented in Diepsloot, Sonke hosted a […]
