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period stigma

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Period stigma: How it holds back girls and women

We’re sure you know this already, but just in case… sharks won’t attack you if you go swimming on your period, food you touch while menstruating won’t go bad faster ...
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Humanitarian

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21 May 2021

Humanitarian Action in the Pacific “Towards Strengthening Local Action in the Pacific"

The report, Humanitarian Action in the Pacific: “Towards Strengthening Local Action in the Pacific”, is a joint initiative under the leadership of the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP). The PRP is ...
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France’s president, Emmanuel Macron (centre), during a discussion at the Generation Equality Forum opening ceremony with (from left): Shantel Marekera, GEF Youth Taskforce; Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women; UN Secretary-General, António Guterres; and President of the European Council, Charles Michel.

News

9 July 2021

The Generation Equality Forum: A New Chapter in Gender Equality

Written by: Ipsita Dwivedi and Kanae Inage, Interns, IPPF ESEAOR, 2021 After nearly two (2) years of preparation, the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) finally took place on 30 June – ...
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South Korea decriminalizes abortion care

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6 January 2021

A win for women's rights: South Korea decriminalizes abortion care

The International Planned Parenthood Federation welcomes the news of the removal of abortion care from South Korea’s Criminal Code effective from 1 January 2021. This means those seeking abortion care ...
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Women's Rights are Human Rights

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29 January 2021

IPPF welcomes President Biden’s decision to repeal the Global Gag Rule

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) welcomes the news of President Biden’s decision to keep his promise and repeal the harmful Global Gag Rule (GGR) – also known as the ...
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Cervical Cancer

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Cervical cancer: What you should know

Cervical cancer affects many lives. In fact, it is the fourth most common cancer globally – but it is preventable. From prevention methods to symptoms, treatment and more, we've covered ...
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Understanding Abortion

Resource

18 March 2021

Understanding Abortion: A Visual Resource

Understanding abortion: a visual resource aims to fill a gap in communication, reducing literacy and language barriers around abortion messaging. It can be used with a range of different audiences ...
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SGBV Fundamental training news

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19 March 2021

SGBV Fundamentals training successfully rolled out across all IPPF Pacific Member Associations

People all over the world are facing the reality of the climate crisis – in many parts of the world this is manifesting in an increased volatility of extreme weather ...
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