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Young changemakers speak about the future of reproductive freedom and sexual health rights.
Who We Are
IPPF is a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement.
We work to ensure people are free to make choices about their sexuality and wellbeing, in a world without discrimination.
Our Mission
Building on a proud history of over 65 years of achievement, we commit to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.
61%
SRH services provided
81%
vulnerable groups reached
Our Impact
In 2022, IPPF delivered 226.9 million sexual and reproductive health services and contributed to 150 policy and legal changes in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
View Our 2022 Annual Report
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Our Member Associations
IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO) is one of the six regional networks of International Planned Parenthood Federation. In the region, we work in eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka through the Member Associations (MA) -- IPPF accredited organizations-- and collaborative partner.
Our Member Associations are independent organizations championing the needs of their local populations, especially the most marginalized or under-served people. They work with young people, ensuring they are fully literate in the skills they need to
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