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Our joint vision for gender equality in…
Civil society organisations unite today to put forward our shared vision for the future of gender…
Norway
Norway Passes Landmark Abortion Law,…
Norway took a major step closer to reproductive freedom when its Parliament adopted by a large…
Belgium
Belgium’s new law is a victory for sex…
IPPF EN warmly welcomes Belgium's new law introducing legal protections and labour rights for sex…
European Network
Joint civil society letter to the…
IPPF EN, together with around 80 signatories, urge the current Commission to adopt the…
Poland
Poland: Acquittal of women's…
Three Polish feminists on trial for pro-abortion protests have been found not-guilty. Although…
Poland
Polish Women's Strike protests’…
On Thursday, women's rights defenders from the Polish Women's Strike will receive the verdict of…
Norway
New Law in Norway Highlights Inequities…
The Norwegian government has proposed a new bill extending self-determined abortion rights from 12…
Equality must be at heart of new EU…
As European Union leaders decide on their priorities for the 2024-2029 cycle, we call on them to…
Blogs
Celebrating a decade of the Istanbul…
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Istanbul…
European Network
Two years on: A look at impacts in…
When the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v.
European Network
Women Human Rights Defenders stand up…
This 8 March, IPPF EN would like to celebrate and pay tribute to Women Human Rights Defenders and…
Poland
‘Not a single one more’. The death of…
Protests will be held across Poland on June 14 as the news of yet another woman losing her life…
European Network
Decriminalising sex work is vital to…
IPPF's newly adopted policy position on sex work strongly supports full decriminalisation, together…
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Be a champion for Sexual and…
We count on the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to continue championing SRHR in the new…
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The upcoming Presidencies An…
The upcoming period is an opportunity for the EU to reflect on the direction it wants to take, the…
European Network
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Startup toolkit for MEPs: championing…
A collection of resources on some of the key aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
European Network
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Our recommendations to the European…
The structure of EU institutions in the upcoming legislature will be crucial for the degree of pri
European Network
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Be a champion for Sexual and…
We count on the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to continue championing SRHR in the new…
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The upcoming Presidencies An…
The upcoming period is an opportunity for the EU to reflect on the direction it wants to take, the…
European Network
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Startup toolkit for MEPs: championing…
A collection of resources on some of the key aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
European Network
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Our recommendations to the European…
The structure of EU institutions in the upcoming legislature will be crucial for the degree of pri
Stories
Romania
Roma Women in Romania Face Old and New…
Roma women and girls face multiple barriers to abortion care in Romania. Far more needs to be done…
Croatia: Obstacles to abortion care…
Faced with falling doctor numbers and growing attacks on women’s rights, many people in Croatia are…
Romania
High costs and broken health system…
Barriers to abortion access in Romania are growing, strengthened by ultra-conservative funding and…
Germany
Germany's archaic abortion law…
Germany’s abortion law remains firmly stuck in the past, creating huge obstacles for those who need…
France
Being an ally for sex workers'…
We can only achieve equal societies and access to SRHR for all if we ensure that sex workers are…
Portugal
Supporting the health and safety of sex…
Providing healthcare and support to the sex worker community has been part of the work of the…
Sexuality education keeps young people…
A comic strip story about how all young people have the right to build the crucial skills and…
Poland
Justyna: ‘I may be sitting alone but I…
‘They want to leave women alone with their ‘problem,’ says Polish women
Featured Perspectives
Ending Female Genital Mutilation, at…
The EU's fight against FGM needs greater intersectionality and collaboration with grassroots…
European Network
A year of progress and threats to…
From safe access zones to ending mandatory waiting periods, the past year has seen hard-won…
Poland
Poland: Women's rights defenders…
The right to a fair trial is no longer guaranteed in Poland, say the activists protesting strict…
European Network
Everyone has the right to a healthy…
No matter where you live, who you love or the content of your wallet, you have the right to the…
European Network
Five ways to address gynaecological and…
Beyond the clichés and catchphrases, how much are we truly ready to respect and honour motherhood…
Poland
Poland's virtual abortion ban…
Today marks one year since the Polish government virtually abolished access to abortion care on the…
Hungary, Poland
Legislating hate: anti-LGBTQI* politics…
High on the list of things that Viktor Orban doesn’t want you to know: homosexuality is a
European Network
We are in it together – Universal…
As December started, many of us in Europe were probably looking forward to celebrating Christ
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Poland: Sejm fails to ease abortion law…
We are highly disappointed and angered by the vote today in the Sejm, who rejected a bill that…
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New European Parliament must uphold and…
As we wait for the political landscape of the new EP to come fully into focus after the EU…
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Joint civil society reaction to the…
Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against…
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Italy’s vote to involve anti-abortion…
IPPF strongly condemns Italian Senate vote yesterday to involve anti-abortion associations in…
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Sweden’s new legal gender recognition…
IPPF EN welcomes today’s vote by the Swedish Parliament of a new law on legal gender recognition.
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France takes major step towards…
The International Planned Parenthood Federation congratulates France on its historic vote to…
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EU fails to criminalise rape but…
Yesterday, the European Parliament and Member States reached a hard-won agreement on the Directive…
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Romania: IPPF EN is appalled by the…
IPPF EN is deeply worried by recent reports of denial of healthcare in Romania that speak to a…
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