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Endometriosis

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Endometriosis: what you should know

Endometriosis (sometimes shortened to “endo”) is a condition where endometrial tissue that is usually found in the uterus grows in other parts of the pelvis, such as the ovaries and ...
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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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Trans rights are human rights

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IPPF honours the Trans Day of Remembrance on 20 November 2020

On the Trans Day of Remembrance, IPPF remembers the transgender people whose lives have been lost globally to transphobic violence and stands in solidarity in the fight for trans rights ...
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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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COVID-19 Impact: What We Know So Far – Vanuatu

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COVID-19 Impact: What We Know So Far – Vanuatu

The Vanuatu Family Health Association (VFHA) continues to provide lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services to the worst hit communities throughout Vanuatu. On each response team there are dedicated persons ...
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Louria and John Group photo

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IPPF Youth Members at the Frontline as part of the COVID-19 response – an interview with Louria Paragon and John Salvador

Amidst the current ongoing global pandemic, the youths have been actively playing their part in reaching out and helping communities in the best ways they can. Family Planning Organisation of ...
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COVID-19 Response Issue #2

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3 July 2020

COVID-19 Response Issue #2: Situation in East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, June 2020

This is the second update from the ESEAO Regional Office on the situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the Sexual and Reproductive ...
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