The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade in the biggest blow to women’s health and rights in recent US history, removing 50 years of constitutional protection for abortion across America, meaning individual states will now decide the legality of abortion within their jurisdiction. Twenty-six states, including Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia, are now poised to […]
Month: May 2022
IPPF working in Humanitarian areas
Humanitarian Programme Responses to Protracted Crises IPPF’s humanitarian section is responsible for coordinating responses to emergencies. It does this in partnership with the various regions where the crisis are happening. A coordinated, federation wide approach to humanitarian relief is essential in providing support quickly and efficiently to those in need. Our role here is critical […]
Statement by Alvaro
Standing Up for Roe v Wade (For Arabic, French and Spanish translation, use the translation tool above) Dear IPPF, By now you would have seen the leak from the United States on the Supreme Court’s majority opinion with regards to Roe v Wade. While this judgment is unprecedented and catastrophic, we must remember that this is a draft opinion and […]