UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in Ukraine. Unless tensions subside in Ukraine immediately, humanitarian needs will dramatically escalate.
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IPPF Statement on the Escalating Conflict in Ukraine
Following the disturbing reports coming out of Ukraine, IPPF has released a media statement on behalf of the Federation and its Member Association in Ukraine.
Building FP2030 – An Update on the FP2030 Transition Process
The Transition Oversight Group (TOG), through its three active working committees and a separate Finance Group, continued to work in refining and moving forward the establishment of the new FP2030 structure. The TOG’s efforts on establishing the future governance structure, operationalizing the five regional hubs, and recruiting a new Executive Director to lead the next stage of the partnership are steadily progressing with support from the Secretariat and the Transition Management Team.
New Global Partnership Launched to Transform Reproductive Health Markets
SEMA Reproductive Health seeks to drive equitable, affordable, and predictable supply of high-quality sexual and reproductive health products, advance gender equality
FP2030 Performance Monitoring & Evidence Working Group Membership Application
The Performance Monitoring and Evidence Working Group (PME WG) membership application is now live.
We stand in solidarity
A statement from the staff of the Family Planning 2020 Secretariat
At the FP2020 Secretariat, we work with partners around the world to advance human rights for everyone and build a world where women and girls are free to make decisions about their bodies, their reproductive health, and their futures.
Every individual has the right to bodily autonomy, safety, and dignity, regardless of age, gender, race, or ethnicity. The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others — against the backdrop of racial disparity in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — shines a bright light on the structural and systemic racism that plagues our society. The Secretariat stands with our U.S.-based and global partners in acknowledging the anger and anguish of the Black community.
The Jennifer Schlecht Memorial Fund
Helping Women and Girls in Crisis Situations Access Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Niger has reached over three-quarters of a million women with modern contraception
New report shows that 314 million women and girls are now using modern contraception in 69 low income countries
Remembering Jennifer Schlecht
Jennifer Schlecht devoted her entire career to ensuring that women and girls in crisis situations have access to the best medical care possible including family planning and other reproductive health care.
New Game for Ugandan Men Uncovers Behavioral Barriers to Family Planning
Researchers hope the game will increase the use of modern contraceptive methods among postpartum couples.
