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BEYOND BORDERS: OUR GLOBAL JOURNEY OF YOUTH LED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Explore a captivating narrative as we venture “Beyond Borders” with Global Youth Connect (GYC). This document is a testament to our shared efforts and achievements. Inside, uncover GYC’s milestones, key strategies, and impactful activities that have made a lasting impact. Hear from those whose lives have been impacted by GYC, highlighting the real-world outcomes of […]

HOSTILITIES FACED BY PEOPLE ON THE FRONTLINES OF SRHR: A SCOPING REVIEW

Frontline workers for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) provide life-changing and life-saving services to millions of people every year. From accompanying the pregnant, delivering babies and caring for the newborn to supporting those subjected to sexual violence; from treating debilitating infections to expanding contraceptive choices; from enabling access to safe abortion services to […]

DISPENSING EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS ACCORDING TO THE EVIDENCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS: THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS

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 […]

PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA

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 […]

THE CARIBBEAN OBSERVATORY ON SRHR

Introducing the Caribbean SRHR Observatory: Coming Soon Caribbean Observatory on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, an initiative spearheaded by IPPF Americas and the Caribbean Regional Office (IPPF ACRO). We are proudly collaborating with a dynamic coalition of Caribbean organizations committed to the well-being of our region in order to secure data and insights that […]

COMBATTING HARMFUL GENDER NORMS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

Rigid gender norms or stereotypes limit people’s ability to pursue their professional careers and make choices about their lives. Gender norms not only limit people’s freedom and choices, but they end up condoning gender-based violence and perpetuating inequalities rooted in unbalanced power dynamics. As a result, people are coerced by collective expectations into taking up […]