IPPF believes that sexual and reproductive rights are internationally recognized human rights and, as such, should be guaranteed for everyone.

IPPF is committed to gender equity and to eliminating the discrimination which threatens individual well-being and leads to the widespread violation of health and human rights, particularly of young women.

IPPF values diversity and strives to achieve this in its governance and it its programmes-with a special emphasis on the participation of young people and people living with HIV and AIDS.

IPPF considers the spirit of volunteerism to be central to achieving its mandate and advancing its cause.