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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gender inequalities remain a significant barrier to addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). To ensure SRHR for all and to prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), harmful gender norms must be transformed into positive ones. This guide is all about you knowing how to do your part to bring about the changes needed […]
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 […]
The IPPF Sex Work Policy makes clear the position and commitments of our Federation globally with regards to sex work. This is the first time IPPF has taken a position on sex work, and presents human rights-based values and principles which apply broadly to all contexts, without being prescriptive about approaches or actions. It is […]
The Global Youth Connect project hosted the ‘Global Youth Connect Meet Up Week,’ a significant linking and learning event attended by young SRHR advocates from different IPPF Member Associations working towards implementing this project. Through various interactive workshops, sessions, and forums, attendees had the opportunity to share experiences, learn, and unlearn from fellow young SRHR […]
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