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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

Blog

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.

30 July 2025

The Rainbow Help Desk by RENEW is the first-of-its-kind help desk dedicated to providing stigma-free, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health support to the LGBTI+ community.

30 July 2025

The Rainbow Help Desk by RENEW is the first-of-its-kind help desk dedicated to providing stigma-free, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health support to the LGBTI+ community.

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.

06 July 2022

Senior Technical Advisor – Diversity and Inclusion, SARO talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in South Asia, available gender affirming care services and more.

06 July 2022

Senior Technical Advisor – Diversity and Inclusion, SARO talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in South Asia, available gender affirming care services and more.

30 July 2025

The Rainbow Help Desk by RENEW is the first-of-its-kind help desk dedicated to providing stigma-free, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health support to the LGBTI+ community.

30 July 2025

The Rainbow Help Desk by RENEW is the first-of-its-kind help desk dedicated to providing stigma-free, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health support to the LGBTI+ community.

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.

06 July 2022

Senior Technical Advisor – Diversity and Inclusion, SARO talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in South Asia, available gender affirming care services and more.

06 July 2022

Senior Technical Advisor – Diversity and Inclusion, SARO talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in South Asia, available gender affirming care services and more.