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Latest blogs from IPPF

Latest Blogs

A selection of blogs from across the Federation

Vida Movahed, an Iranian woman who inspired antihijab protests by removing her obligatory Islamic head scarf in a public gesture of defiance in December 27, 2017

South Asia

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Iran’s New Hijab Law: A Call for Solidarity and Action

Drafted in 2022, amidst the uprising sparked by the death of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini while in custody of Iran’s “Morality Police”, the “Hijab and Chastity Bill” was passed on November 30th, 2024.

19 June 2025

We need comprehensive SRH services that center the needs, rights and dignity of survivors to respond to the sexual and gendered violence during conflict.

19 June 2025

We need comprehensive SRH services that center the needs, rights and dignity of survivors to respond to the sexual and gendered violence during conflict.

01 June 2025

For the Global Day of Parents, we spoke to three queer parents who are transcending the narrow confines of parenthood that have long defined what parenting and families "should" look like.

01 June 2025

For the Global Day of Parents, we spoke to three queer parents who are transcending the narrow confines of parenthood that have long defined what parenting and families "should" look like.

31 May 2025

RENEW takes a holistic approach to tackling gender-based violence. It is not only responding to SGBV—but transforming how Bhutan understands healing, dignity, and rights.

31 May 2025

RENEW takes a holistic approach to tackling gender-based violence. It is not only responding to SGBV—but transforming how Bhutan understands healing, dignity, and rights.

28 May 2025

The Global Gag Rule undermines hard-won gains by creating barriers for organizations providing sexual and essential reproductive healthcare services.

28 May 2025

The Global Gag Rule undermines hard-won gains by creating barriers for organizations providing sexual and essential reproductive healthcare services.

07 April 2025

Sex work is legally recognized in Bangladesh. However, sex workers have little to no access to social, economic and legal resources.

07 April 2025

Sex work is legally recognized in Bangladesh. However, sex workers have little to no access to social, economic and legal resources.

08 March 2025

It is time we underpin the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice in advancing gender equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls.

08 March 2025

It is time we underpin the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice in advancing gender equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls.

19 June 2025

We need comprehensive SRH services that center the needs, rights and dignity of survivors to respond to the sexual and gendered violence during conflict.

19 June 2025

We need comprehensive SRH services that center the needs, rights and dignity of survivors to respond to the sexual and gendered violence during conflict.

01 June 2025

For the Global Day of Parents, we spoke to three queer parents who are transcending the narrow confines of parenthood that have long defined what parenting and families "should" look like.

01 June 2025

For the Global Day of Parents, we spoke to three queer parents who are transcending the narrow confines of parenthood that have long defined what parenting and families "should" look like.

31 May 2025

RENEW takes a holistic approach to tackling gender-based violence. It is not only responding to SGBV—but transforming how Bhutan understands healing, dignity, and rights.

31 May 2025

RENEW takes a holistic approach to tackling gender-based violence. It is not only responding to SGBV—but transforming how Bhutan understands healing, dignity, and rights.

28 May 2025

The Global Gag Rule undermines hard-won gains by creating barriers for organizations providing sexual and essential reproductive healthcare services.

28 May 2025

The Global Gag Rule undermines hard-won gains by creating barriers for organizations providing sexual and essential reproductive healthcare services.

07 April 2025

Sex work is legally recognized in Bangladesh. However, sex workers have little to no access to social, economic and legal resources.

07 April 2025

Sex work is legally recognized in Bangladesh. However, sex workers have little to no access to social, economic and legal resources.

08 March 2025

It is time we underpin the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice in advancing gender equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls.

08 March 2025

It is time we underpin the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice in advancing gender equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls.