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European Commission's new Women…
On 7 March, the EC released a new political declaration committing to uphold and advance women's…

Prioritising Safety: IPPF is Leaving X
As an organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, rights, and dignity of all…

Joint Statement on the Decision to Ban…
The recent UK decision to indefinitely ban the private prescription of puberty blockers for trans…

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…
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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Abortion Care and Costs in Europe and…
IPPF EN carried out research into the economic burden that women face in accessing abortion care in…
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.

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Abortion Care and Costs in Europe and…
IPPF EN carried out research into the economic burden that women face in accessing abortion care in…
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.
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 crossroads of different struggles
The EU's fight against FGM needs greater intersectionality and collaboration…
European Network

A year of progress and threats to abortion care: fighting for a future where reproductive freedom is a reality
From safe access zones to ending mandatory waiting periods, the past year has…
Poland

Poland: Women's rights defenders fighting a broken justice
The right to a fair trial is no longer guaranteed in Poland, say the activists…
European Network

Everyone has the right to a healthy life – and the European Commission can make this a reality
No matter where you live, who you love or the content of your wallet, you have…
European Network

Five ways to address gynaecological and obstetric violence in Europe (and why you should care)
Beyond the clichés and catchphrases, how much are we truly ready to respect and…
Poland

Poland's virtual abortion ban harms women and paralyses doctors
Today marks one year since the Polish government virtually abolished access to…
Hungary, Poland

Legislating hate: anti-LGBTQI* politics in Europe today
High on the list of things that Viktor Orban doesn’t want you to know
European Network

We are in it together – Universal Health Coverage in the Europe-Africa partnership
As December started, many of us in Europe were probably looking forward
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Poland: Justyna Wydrzyńska’s Trial to…
Today, instead of delivering justice, the court prolonged the legal persecution of Justyna…
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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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