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Celebrating a decade of the Istanbul Convention: progress and challenges
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Istanbul Convention, this is an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact and continuing challenges associated with this groundbreaking treaty.
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Celebrating a decade of the Istanbul Convention: progress and challenges
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Istanbul Convention, this is an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact and continuing chall
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Two years on: A look at impacts in Europe of the overturning of Roe v. Wade
When the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v.
European Network
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Women Human Rights Defenders stand up for our rights! Why the EU must stand up for them.
This 8 March, IPPF EN would like to celebrate and pay tribute to Women Human Rights Defenders and the vital role they play in protecting and advancing gender equality and women’s
Poland
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‘Not a single one more’. The death of Dorota reignites pro-abortion care protests across Poland
Protests will be held across Poland on June 14 as the news of yet another woman losing her life shakes Polish society.
European Network
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Decriminalising sex work is vital to protect women’s human rights.
IPPF recently adopted a global policy position on sex work that focuses on the measures we need t
European Network
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Girls Unite with Netflix to discuss harmful gender norms on and off screen
A society free from sexism and discrimination is only possible if we dismantle harmful gender norms and stereotypes.
Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia
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Making contraceptive freedom a reality in vulnerable communities
Today is World Contraception Day – a day for raising awareness about contraceptive care.
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Social inequality: the hidden side of the pandemic
Throughout human history, stigma and discrimination have marked the lives of people who are considered different because of their ethnicity, sexual orientation, behavior, opinion
26 April 2019
Her story is similar to many women across Georgia whose life choices are limited because they have been denied a full education, and who get married young and are then expected to raise a family.
26 April 2019
Her story is similar to many women across Georgia whose life choices are limited because they have been denied a full education, and who get married young and are then expected to raise a family.
04 April 2019
The North Macedonian Parliament adopted a law on March 14, 2019, that makes dignified, women-focused abortion care a reality. The new law puts women’s needs at the heart of the system, dismantling many of the obstacles that until now undermined their reproductive autonomy and made it difficult to access basic health care.
04 April 2019
The North Macedonian Parliament adopted a law on March 14, 2019, that makes dignified, women-focused abortion care a reality. The new law puts women’s needs at the heart of the system, dismantling many of the obstacles that until now undermined their reproductive autonomy and made it difficult to access basic health care.
08 March 2019
Georgia, a low-middle income country located at the crossroads between western Asia and eastern Europe, has come a long way since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
08 March 2019
Georgia, a low-middle income country located at the crossroads between western Asia and eastern Europe, has come a long way since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
08 March 2019
Women in Georgia face many challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health care. For starters, many live in rural communities where job opportunities are limited and poverty is high.
08 March 2019
Women in Georgia face many challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health care. For starters, many live in rural communities where job opportunities are limited and poverty is high.
08 March 2019
Abortion is not covered by the national health care system, not even for socially vulnerable people.
08 March 2019
Abortion is not covered by the national health care system, not even for socially vulnerable people.
08 March 2019
In Georgia, it is legal for doctors to deny women abortion care based on their personal beliefs. This remains the case in remote regions where there is only one clinic.
08 March 2019
In Georgia, it is legal for doctors to deny women abortion care based on their personal beliefs. This remains the case in remote regions where there is only one clinic.
26 April 2019
Her story is similar to many women across Georgia whose life choices are limited because they have been denied a full education, and who get married young and are then expected to raise a family.
26 April 2019
Her story is similar to many women across Georgia whose life choices are limited because they have been denied a full education, and who get married young and are then expected to raise a family.
04 April 2019
The North Macedonian Parliament adopted a law on March 14, 2019, that makes dignified, women-focused abortion care a reality. The new law puts women’s needs at the heart of the system, dismantling many of the obstacles that until now undermined their reproductive autonomy and made it difficult to access basic health care.
04 April 2019
The North Macedonian Parliament adopted a law on March 14, 2019, that makes dignified, women-focused abortion care a reality. The new law puts women’s needs at the heart of the system, dismantling many of the obstacles that until now undermined their reproductive autonomy and made it difficult to access basic health care.
08 March 2019
Georgia, a low-middle income country located at the crossroads between western Asia and eastern Europe, has come a long way since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
08 March 2019
Georgia, a low-middle income country located at the crossroads between western Asia and eastern Europe, has come a long way since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
08 March 2019
Women in Georgia face many challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health care. For starters, many live in rural communities where job opportunities are limited and poverty is high.
08 March 2019
Women in Georgia face many challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health care. For starters, many live in rural communities where job opportunities are limited and poverty is high.
08 March 2019
Abortion is not covered by the national health care system, not even for socially vulnerable people.
08 March 2019
Abortion is not covered by the national health care system, not even for socially vulnerable people.
08 March 2019
In Georgia, it is legal for doctors to deny women abortion care based on their personal beliefs. This remains the case in remote regions where there is only one clinic.
08 March 2019
In Georgia, it is legal for doctors to deny women abortion care based on their personal beliefs. This remains the case in remote regions where there is only one clinic.
