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Latest resources from across the federation and our partners

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A selection of resources from across the Federation

IPPF Regions' Achievements in 2023

Africa

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Africa's Health Champions: IPPF Regions' Achievements in 2023

IPPF Africa Region has released its 2023 achievements video highlighting impactful work across the continent this past year. The 2-minute video gives a snapshot of IPPF's support for expanding access to family planning, advancing sexual and reproductive health rights through advocacy, supporting gender, equality, providing comprehensive sexuality education for youth, increasing access to safe abortion care, and eliminating harmful practices.
FGM
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| 14 January 2022

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Times Are Changing

Female genital cutting or mutilation, also known as FGC or FGM, involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is typically performed on girls under 15 years of age although this varies across communities and can sometimes be carried out during the first weeks of life or occasionally in adulthood. Female genital cutting is a serious reproductive health concern and a human rights violation. It has devastating short- and long-term consequences on the lives of women and girls and their communities. Female genital cutting can lead to hemorrhaging, infections, damage to adjoining organs, infertility, complications during pregnancy and childbirth, psychological trauma, and even death. Worldwide, between 100 million and 140 million women have been cut, and 3 million more are at risk each year. Women are subjected to female genital cutting in 28 countries in Africa – this includes Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East and Southern Africa. Female genital cutting is a practice that is deeply-rooted in tradition in communities where it is practiced and passed on through generations. It is frequently based on the belief that the practice helps control a girl’s sexuality and ensures her virginity until marriage or helps prepare her for marriage. Female genital cutting is becoming less common, with more than 24,000 communities around the world declaring abandonment of the practice. Locally-led efforts that help recognize the harm of female genital cutting through community discussions are making a difference as more and more families decide not to cut their daughters.

FGM
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| 14 January 2022

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Times Are Changing

Female genital cutting or mutilation, also known as FGC or FGM, involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is typically performed on girls under 15 years of age although this varies across communities and can sometimes be carried out during the first weeks of life or occasionally in adulthood. Female genital cutting is a serious reproductive health concern and a human rights violation. It has devastating short- and long-term consequences on the lives of women and girls and their communities. Female genital cutting can lead to hemorrhaging, infections, damage to adjoining organs, infertility, complications during pregnancy and childbirth, psychological trauma, and even death. Worldwide, between 100 million and 140 million women have been cut, and 3 million more are at risk each year. Women are subjected to female genital cutting in 28 countries in Africa – this includes Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East and Southern Africa. Female genital cutting is a practice that is deeply-rooted in tradition in communities where it is practiced and passed on through generations. It is frequently based on the belief that the practice helps control a girl’s sexuality and ensures her virginity until marriage or helps prepare her for marriage. Female genital cutting is becoming less common, with more than 24,000 communities around the world declaring abandonment of the practice. Locally-led efforts that help recognize the harm of female genital cutting through community discussions are making a difference as more and more families decide not to cut their daughters.

CONDOMS
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| 14 January 2022

All about Condoms and How to use them Effectively

In this video by AMAZE, learn about condoms and how to use them effectively. When used properly, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Watch more educative videos by AMAZE here.

CONDOMS
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| 14 January 2022

All about Condoms and How to use them Effectively

In this video by AMAZE, learn about condoms and how to use them effectively. When used properly, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Watch more educative videos by AMAZE here.

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - English

From the IPPF Africa Region, we wish you a festive end of year and a prosperous 2021!

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - English

From the IPPF Africa Region, we wish you a festive end of year and a prosperous 2021!

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - French

De la part de la Région Afrique de l'IPPF, nous vous souhaitons une fin d'année festive et une bonne et heureuse année 2022 !

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - French

De la part de la Région Afrique de l'IPPF, nous vous souhaitons une fin d'année festive et une bonne et heureuse année 2022 !

YOUTH
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| 14 January 2022

IMAP Statement on Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Adolescents in Protracted Humanitarian Settings

IPPF envisions a world where “all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being in a world without discrimination.” Therefore, Member Associations must strive to reach all adolescents with rights-based and contextually-relevant CSE to realize their sexual rights. In line with the IPPF Humanitarian Strategy 2018–2022, this statement brings together promising practices to guide IPPF Member Associations and partners in the provision of CSE in protracted humanitarian crisis environments.  The statement also serves as a call to action for the humanitarian community to recognize and resource sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs and rights of adolescents in emergency responses.  Download the statement in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic using the links above.

YOUTH
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| 14 January 2022

IMAP Statement on Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Adolescents in Protracted Humanitarian Settings

IPPF envisions a world where “all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being in a world without discrimination.” Therefore, Member Associations must strive to reach all adolescents with rights-based and contextually-relevant CSE to realize their sexual rights. In line with the IPPF Humanitarian Strategy 2018–2022, this statement brings together promising practices to guide IPPF Member Associations and partners in the provision of CSE in protracted humanitarian crisis environments.  The statement also serves as a call to action for the humanitarian community to recognize and resource sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs and rights of adolescents in emergency responses.  Download the statement in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic using the links above.

Youth
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| 14 January 2022

SRHR-related Human Rights Violations against Adolescents and Young People During COVID-19 and the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Project Interventions

In order to generate evidence for advocacy for the protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescents and young people (AYP) of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI) across the African continent, research has been conducted and is presented in a newly published report. The report highlights the SRHR-related human rights violations against adolescents and young people of all SOGI during COVID-19, and the impact made by the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) project in Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Zimbabwe, to deter injustices. The report shows that the SRHR of young people across sub-Saharan Africa remain profoundly contested. While the health and wellbeing of young people is recognized as a key pillar in national and continental development as well as in a broad range of national, regional, continental and global frameworks, the full domestication and implementation of these agreements remains severely hampered. The reasons for this is outlined in the report and include social and cultural norms around youth, attitudes towards sexual and gender diversity, gender inequality, funding constraints, the ongoing negative impact of the HIV pandemic, the role of religious beliefs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of a redistribution of already limited resources. The contestations around SRHR are nowhere more apparent than in relation to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and sexual and gender minorities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Cultural norms and values continue to be leveraged against progressive approaches to LGBTI inclusion. The report shows that knowledge production on the state of the continent regarding the SRHR of AYP of all SOGI is necessary for evidence-based policy making and implementation. It is also clear that the multi-sectoral approach encouraged by the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Commitment is imperative and allows all stakeholders (governments, CSOs and researchers) to be custodians of SRHR knowledge production, programme development and programme implementation. Furthermore, the importance of how best to frame the work on youth SRHR is key. In particular, the rights of LGBTI people, young people and rights related to gender and sexuality more broadly need strategic framing. It is imperative that civil society amplifies its voice and advocacy efforts to ensure that the goals set beyond ESA 2013 -2020 are achievable. The report also recommends key advocacy strategies that SRHR advocates can use to improve their context-specific SRHR programming for AYP of all SOGI. The research and report was produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSCR) on behalf on the International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) and was conducted as part of the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) programme (2016-2020). The report was made possible by support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube.

Youth
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| 14 January 2022

SRHR-related Human Rights Violations against Adolescents and Young People During COVID-19 and the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Project Interventions

In order to generate evidence for advocacy for the protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescents and young people (AYP) of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI) across the African continent, research has been conducted and is presented in a newly published report. The report highlights the SRHR-related human rights violations against adolescents and young people of all SOGI during COVID-19, and the impact made by the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) project in Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Zimbabwe, to deter injustices. The report shows that the SRHR of young people across sub-Saharan Africa remain profoundly contested. While the health and wellbeing of young people is recognized as a key pillar in national and continental development as well as in a broad range of national, regional, continental and global frameworks, the full domestication and implementation of these agreements remains severely hampered. The reasons for this is outlined in the report and include social and cultural norms around youth, attitudes towards sexual and gender diversity, gender inequality, funding constraints, the ongoing negative impact of the HIV pandemic, the role of religious beliefs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of a redistribution of already limited resources. The contestations around SRHR are nowhere more apparent than in relation to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and sexual and gender minorities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Cultural norms and values continue to be leveraged against progressive approaches to LGBTI inclusion. The report shows that knowledge production on the state of the continent regarding the SRHR of AYP of all SOGI is necessary for evidence-based policy making and implementation. It is also clear that the multi-sectoral approach encouraged by the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Commitment is imperative and allows all stakeholders (governments, CSOs and researchers) to be custodians of SRHR knowledge production, programme development and programme implementation. Furthermore, the importance of how best to frame the work on youth SRHR is key. In particular, the rights of LGBTI people, young people and rights related to gender and sexuality more broadly need strategic framing. It is imperative that civil society amplifies its voice and advocacy efforts to ensure that the goals set beyond ESA 2013 -2020 are achievable. The report also recommends key advocacy strategies that SRHR advocates can use to improve their context-specific SRHR programming for AYP of all SOGI. The research and report was produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSCR) on behalf on the International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) and was conducted as part of the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) programme (2016-2020). The report was made possible by support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube.

FGM
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| 14 January 2022

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Times Are Changing

Female genital cutting or mutilation, also known as FGC or FGM, involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is typically performed on girls under 15 years of age although this varies across communities and can sometimes be carried out during the first weeks of life or occasionally in adulthood. Female genital cutting is a serious reproductive health concern and a human rights violation. It has devastating short- and long-term consequences on the lives of women and girls and their communities. Female genital cutting can lead to hemorrhaging, infections, damage to adjoining organs, infertility, complications during pregnancy and childbirth, psychological trauma, and even death. Worldwide, between 100 million and 140 million women have been cut, and 3 million more are at risk each year. Women are subjected to female genital cutting in 28 countries in Africa – this includes Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East and Southern Africa. Female genital cutting is a practice that is deeply-rooted in tradition in communities where it is practiced and passed on through generations. It is frequently based on the belief that the practice helps control a girl’s sexuality and ensures her virginity until marriage or helps prepare her for marriage. Female genital cutting is becoming less common, with more than 24,000 communities around the world declaring abandonment of the practice. Locally-led efforts that help recognize the harm of female genital cutting through community discussions are making a difference as more and more families decide not to cut their daughters.

FGM
Resource

| 14 January 2022

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Times Are Changing

Female genital cutting or mutilation, also known as FGC or FGM, involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is typically performed on girls under 15 years of age although this varies across communities and can sometimes be carried out during the first weeks of life or occasionally in adulthood. Female genital cutting is a serious reproductive health concern and a human rights violation. It has devastating short- and long-term consequences on the lives of women and girls and their communities. Female genital cutting can lead to hemorrhaging, infections, damage to adjoining organs, infertility, complications during pregnancy and childbirth, psychological trauma, and even death. Worldwide, between 100 million and 140 million women have been cut, and 3 million more are at risk each year. Women are subjected to female genital cutting in 28 countries in Africa – this includes Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East and Southern Africa. Female genital cutting is a practice that is deeply-rooted in tradition in communities where it is practiced and passed on through generations. It is frequently based on the belief that the practice helps control a girl’s sexuality and ensures her virginity until marriage or helps prepare her for marriage. Female genital cutting is becoming less common, with more than 24,000 communities around the world declaring abandonment of the practice. Locally-led efforts that help recognize the harm of female genital cutting through community discussions are making a difference as more and more families decide not to cut their daughters.

CONDOMS
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| 14 January 2022

All about Condoms and How to use them Effectively

In this video by AMAZE, learn about condoms and how to use them effectively. When used properly, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Watch more educative videos by AMAZE here.

CONDOMS
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| 14 January 2022

All about Condoms and How to use them Effectively

In this video by AMAZE, learn about condoms and how to use them effectively. When used properly, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Watch more educative videos by AMAZE here.

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - English

From the IPPF Africa Region, we wish you a festive end of year and a prosperous 2021!

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - English

From the IPPF Africa Region, we wish you a festive end of year and a prosperous 2021!

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - French

De la part de la Région Afrique de l'IPPF, nous vous souhaitons une fin d'année festive et une bonne et heureuse année 2022 !

CARD
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| 14 January 2022

IPPF Africa Region's End of Year Video 2021 - French

De la part de la Région Afrique de l'IPPF, nous vous souhaitons une fin d'année festive et une bonne et heureuse année 2022 !

YOUTH
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| 14 January 2022

IMAP Statement on Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Adolescents in Protracted Humanitarian Settings

IPPF envisions a world where “all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being in a world without discrimination.” Therefore, Member Associations must strive to reach all adolescents with rights-based and contextually-relevant CSE to realize their sexual rights. In line with the IPPF Humanitarian Strategy 2018–2022, this statement brings together promising practices to guide IPPF Member Associations and partners in the provision of CSE in protracted humanitarian crisis environments.  The statement also serves as a call to action for the humanitarian community to recognize and resource sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs and rights of adolescents in emergency responses.  Download the statement in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic using the links above.

YOUTH
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| 14 January 2022

IMAP Statement on Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Adolescents in Protracted Humanitarian Settings

IPPF envisions a world where “all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being in a world without discrimination.” Therefore, Member Associations must strive to reach all adolescents with rights-based and contextually-relevant CSE to realize their sexual rights. In line with the IPPF Humanitarian Strategy 2018–2022, this statement brings together promising practices to guide IPPF Member Associations and partners in the provision of CSE in protracted humanitarian crisis environments.  The statement also serves as a call to action for the humanitarian community to recognize and resource sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs and rights of adolescents in emergency responses.  Download the statement in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic using the links above.

Youth
Resource

| 14 January 2022

SRHR-related Human Rights Violations against Adolescents and Young People During COVID-19 and the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Project Interventions

In order to generate evidence for advocacy for the protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescents and young people (AYP) of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI) across the African continent, research has been conducted and is presented in a newly published report. The report highlights the SRHR-related human rights violations against adolescents and young people of all SOGI during COVID-19, and the impact made by the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) project in Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Zimbabwe, to deter injustices. The report shows that the SRHR of young people across sub-Saharan Africa remain profoundly contested. While the health and wellbeing of young people is recognized as a key pillar in national and continental development as well as in a broad range of national, regional, continental and global frameworks, the full domestication and implementation of these agreements remains severely hampered. The reasons for this is outlined in the report and include social and cultural norms around youth, attitudes towards sexual and gender diversity, gender inequality, funding constraints, the ongoing negative impact of the HIV pandemic, the role of religious beliefs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of a redistribution of already limited resources. The contestations around SRHR are nowhere more apparent than in relation to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and sexual and gender minorities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Cultural norms and values continue to be leveraged against progressive approaches to LGBTI inclusion. The report shows that knowledge production on the state of the continent regarding the SRHR of AYP of all SOGI is necessary for evidence-based policy making and implementation. It is also clear that the multi-sectoral approach encouraged by the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Commitment is imperative and allows all stakeholders (governments, CSOs and researchers) to be custodians of SRHR knowledge production, programme development and programme implementation. Furthermore, the importance of how best to frame the work on youth SRHR is key. In particular, the rights of LGBTI people, young people and rights related to gender and sexuality more broadly need strategic framing. It is imperative that civil society amplifies its voice and advocacy efforts to ensure that the goals set beyond ESA 2013 -2020 are achievable. The report also recommends key advocacy strategies that SRHR advocates can use to improve their context-specific SRHR programming for AYP of all SOGI. The research and report was produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSCR) on behalf on the International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) and was conducted as part of the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) programme (2016-2020). The report was made possible by support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube.

Youth
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| 14 January 2022

SRHR-related Human Rights Violations against Adolescents and Young People During COVID-19 and the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Project Interventions

In order to generate evidence for advocacy for the protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescents and young people (AYP) of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI) across the African continent, research has been conducted and is presented in a newly published report. The report highlights the SRHR-related human rights violations against adolescents and young people of all SOGI during COVID-19, and the impact made by the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) project in Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Zimbabwe, to deter injustices. The report shows that the SRHR of young people across sub-Saharan Africa remain profoundly contested. While the health and wellbeing of young people is recognized as a key pillar in national and continental development as well as in a broad range of national, regional, continental and global frameworks, the full domestication and implementation of these agreements remains severely hampered. The reasons for this is outlined in the report and include social and cultural norms around youth, attitudes towards sexual and gender diversity, gender inequality, funding constraints, the ongoing negative impact of the HIV pandemic, the role of religious beliefs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of a redistribution of already limited resources. The contestations around SRHR are nowhere more apparent than in relation to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and sexual and gender minorities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Cultural norms and values continue to be leveraged against progressive approaches to LGBTI inclusion. The report shows that knowledge production on the state of the continent regarding the SRHR of AYP of all SOGI is necessary for evidence-based policy making and implementation. It is also clear that the multi-sectoral approach encouraged by the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Commitment is imperative and allows all stakeholders (governments, CSOs and researchers) to be custodians of SRHR knowledge production, programme development and programme implementation. Furthermore, the importance of how best to frame the work on youth SRHR is key. In particular, the rights of LGBTI people, young people and rights related to gender and sexuality more broadly need strategic framing. It is imperative that civil society amplifies its voice and advocacy efforts to ensure that the goals set beyond ESA 2013 -2020 are achievable. The report also recommends key advocacy strategies that SRHR advocates can use to improve their context-specific SRHR programming for AYP of all SOGI. The research and report was produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSCR) on behalf on the International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) and was conducted as part of the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) programme (2016-2020). The report was made possible by support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube.