IPPF is a global federation and movement of 100+ locally led Member Associations in 150+ countries, dedicated to your sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Formed from a simple idea, a vision of a courageous group of women, we have grown into communities, into clinics, into classrooms and courts. We are healthcare providers, educators, activists, researchers, and volunteers. We are united by a commitment to equality and justice for everyone, everywhere. We are locally led and globally connected. We champion not only rights and dignity but also joy, intimacy, and pleasure that are essential to human wellbeing.
About IPPF
About IPPF European Network
IPPF Member Associations are independent organisations championing the needs of their local populations, especially the most marginalised. They work with young people, ensuring they are fully literate in the skills they need to manage their health and to engage in safe and fulfilling intimate relationships. They provide and advocate for essential care such as contraception, maternal health care, HIV prevention, safe and legal abortion and support for survivors of rape and sexual violence.
IPPF EN cares for all people across Europe and recognises their right to lead safe and dignified reproductive lives, free from harm and discrimination.
Gender‑based power inequalities mean that many people face barriers deciding if, when and with whom to have sex, form relationships, or create a family. We advocate for a world in which love and sexuality are recognised both as natural and precious aspects of life, and as fundamental human rights. We strive for a world where misogyny and sexism have ceased to exist, and gender or sexuality are no longer a source of inequality or stigma. We will not retreat from safeguarding these fundamental choices and rights for current and future generations.
What we do
We deliver essential sexual and reproductive health services, and we advance, defend, and celebrate rights, dignity, and pleasure. Our efforts include health services, sex education, policy change, assistance in crises, and advocacy from grassroots communities to national and international political arenas. We work towards radical and long-term change, culturally, structurally, and politically. We advance and defend rights, shape public health approaches and services, and change narratives of sexual and reproductive health and rights. We stand up when others cannot or do not. We speak out for those who cannot. We amplify the voices of those who can. We are committed to a transformational vision of a more just future in which rights, dignity, joy, and pleasure are universal.
Our Charter of Values
At its General Assembly in November 2025, the Federation adopted its Charter of Values. A document that was achieved collectively, through wide-ranging consultations with members and stakeholders. The result is a bold set of values that commits IPPF to continue to grow, to learn and to stand together.
Dignity, Equality, Justice, Pleasure, Community, Integrity, and Resilience are not abstract ideals. They are our commitment to action. They show who we stand with, and what we stand for. Loud, proud, and united.
Read our Charter in full >> (https://www.ippf.org/news/we-made-it-charter-ippfs-declaration-values)
Structure
The IPPF Secretariat has offices in the following locations, supporting Member Associations in the six regions of Africa, Americas and the Caribbean, Arab World, European Network, East and South East Asia and Oceania, and South Asia.
Office Locations
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Brussels, Belgium
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- New Delhi, India
- Cotonou, Benin
- Suva, Fiji
- London, UK
Satellite Offices
- Geneva & New York, UN Liaison Office
- Perth, Australia (Donor Relations)
The Secretariat is responsible for strategy, income generation and distributing core funds to members, and collaborating with members on technical developments and sector advancements. It also carries out direct advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights to international and regional bodies.
Leadership
Our committed and passionate leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to exercise the right to make their own choices over their bodies
Our History
1948
The General Assembly of the United Nations adopts and proclaims the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
1950
World population is 2.5 billion.
1952
IPPF is created at the Third International Planned Parenthood Conference (Bombay).
IPPF's founding members are the family planning associations of Germany, Hong Kong, India, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, UK, and USA.
1952
Population Council is established to build an evidence base to guide population programmes and policies.
The People of IPPF
- Directors’ Leadership Team
- Board of Trustees
- Nominations & Governance Committee
- Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (C-FAR)
- Membership Committee (MC)
- Resource Allocation Technical Committee (RATC)
- Strategy, Investment and Policy Committee (C-SIP)
- IPPF EN Board
Our Member Associations
IPPF works in 142 countries to provide help, advice, services and supplies relating to any aspect of sexual and reproductive health. These services are delivered through an IPPF Member Association (MA).
MAs are IPPF accredited organizations within country. To find your local MA in Europe and Central Asia simply view the list below.
- European Network
Accountability
