On 22 October 2020, the independent consultancy firm, Redstone, based in Colorado, USA, held a Zoom consultation on the new resource allocation formula that is currently being developed. The Zoom call forms part of a series consultations, which has included surveys and interviews conducted with the Member Associations. The new formula will help determine indicative […]
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European Network Newsletter
IPPF EN pushed the EU for gender equality and SRHR worldwide To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in its own external relations, the EU has a framework known as the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) which is up for renewal in 2020. IPPF EN strongly believes that gender equality and the empowerment of girls […]
Letter from Alvaro
Indicative Planning Figures (IPF) 2021. Dear colleagues from Member Associations, In IPPF, we are all changing By Choice, For Choice in our governance and in our operations, focusing on all ways in which we are accountable to each other and to the cause that we all serve. Transparency on how IPPF allocates resources is key, […]
COVID: Round 2 Survey Results
Download the COVID Solidarity Fund Application Guidelines here: ARABIC / ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH As the COVID-19 crisis continued to unfold between March and June, IPPF launched a second round survey to continue analysis of the impact of C-19 on MA operations and SRH service provision in order to inform priorities for an IPPF […]
Prisoners of Pregnancy
By Dr Kalpana Apte, Secretary-General, Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) & Dr Manisha Bhise, Director Resource Mobilization, FPA India Unfortunately, for centuries, women’s reproductive and sexual rights have not really been theirs to claim. The decisions and choices related to their bodies have been imposed by the community, religion, law, family and partners. […]
Message from Alvaro: Completed WHRO Separation
Dear IPPF, I am happy to say that after the unwelcome surprise of the Western Hemisphere Regional Office (WHRO) withdrawal on 31 July, we have successfully managed to refocus on our purpose. Starting on August 1, the IPPF Board and Secretariat responded quickly to the unfolding situation. Instead of drawing out the separation we chose […]
Business Plan Report
The IPPF Business Plan started in 2018 when groups of internal and external stakeholders drew up the conceptual framework. The concept outlined six solutions, each with a maximum of three core initiatives. The concept and associated budgets were approved by the IPPF Governing Council in November 2018. Between April and August 2019, IPPF tendered out […]
WHRO Withdrawal Update
“We regret the decision of the Western Hemisphere Regional Office to withdraw from the federation. IPPF has been working in the Americas for more than 70 years and we remain committed to protecting and enhancing the rights of women and girls and providing essential services in the region. We will not delay in that commitment, […]
Comments Page for Western Hemisphere Regional Office’s withdrawal
This page is devoted to the many comments we have received from the IPPF Membership in relation to the WHRO withdrawal. The comments range from shock to sadness and frustration. Above all, there is a strong sense of solidarity among the IPPF membership. The comments below are drawn from the chat function during the two […]
Transforming the Secretariat to be more MA-centric
We have reached another important milestone in the transformation of IPPF, with the announcement of plans for a more MA-centric and unified Secretariat. The redesign of the Secretariat is rooted in the historic changes agreed in New Delhi last year to make IPPF more transparent and accountable. The GC and DLT knew they had to […]