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Harriet, 18, from Yumbe, Uganda is the fifth child in a family of seven (four girls and three boys). She is the only sister in school, the rest having dropped out due to teenage pregnancies. While she is sexually active with her boyfriend, Harriet uses family planning to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. She learnt about family planning while attending a health education session […]

In this video by AMAZE, learn about condoms and how to use them effectively. When used properly, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy as well as HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

DAKAR, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Senegalese lawmakers on Tuesday stopped from passing to parliamentary vote a draft bill that sought to toughen already severe laws against same-sex relations. Gay sex is punishable by up to five years in prison in Senegal, where arrests and prosecutions have risen sharply, according to a 2020 global review by […]

SAMIA KHATUN An estimated 64 percent of the population in Pakistan is under the age of 30 years[i]. Pakistan now has more young people than it has in its history. In light of these trends, it is important that policies are in place that can effectively respond to the needs of its youth. Government policies […]

YAOUNDÉ — Cameroon says lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people are increasingly becoming victims of violence and brutality. The central African state’s government made the comment this week after Human Rights Watch reported degrading treatment of LGBTI people and called on Cameroon to hold perpetrators accountable. About 15 people are shouting and beating a person […]

The Global Social Enterprise Internship took place from 13th – 24thSeptember. The comprehensive capacity building workshop aimed to inculcate, coach and improve entrepreneurial knowledge and thinking. Internship delegates share their experience of the two-week, virtual workshop

Dear Colleagues As we approach the end of the year, we take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts throughout 2021. The success of IPPF is built on the achievements of MAs, thanks to the efforts of each and every one of you.  Because of that commitment, in this difficult year, we have […]