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IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO) is one of the six regional networks of International Planned Parenthood Federation. In the region, we work in nine countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka through the Member Associations (MA) -- IPPF accredited organizations-- and collaborative partner. We advocate with governments to ensure they fulfil their commitments towards sexual reproductive and health rights for all. We along with our volunteers and the Member Associations work to bring to life our vision: From choice, a world of possibilities.

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About IPPF South Asia Regional Office

IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO) is one of the six regional networks of International Planned Parenthood Federation. In the region, we work in nine countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka through the Member Associations (MA) -- IPPF accredited organizations-- and collaborative partner.
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News

25 January 2021

IPPF statement on Indian court judgement that 'skin-to-skin contact' does not amount to the offence of 'sexual assault'

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court in India has observed in a particular case that groping a child’s breast without 'skin-to-skin contact' does not amount to the offence of ...
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News

11 February 2021

Proposed restrictions on foreign travel of Nepali women discriminatory

A proposal by the Nepal Government requiring consent from a guardian and local government for women under the age of 40 to travel abroad is an oppressive sexist diktat against ...
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Resource

29 September 2020

What does IPPF Humanitarian dignity kit include?

IPPF’s Strategic Framework 2016-2022 commits the organisation to lead a locally-owned globally connected movement that provides and enables services, and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all ...
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Resource

29 September 2020

Early & forced marriage in Nepal

Date: 15 November 2012 Early and forced marriage has terrible consequences for girls and young women. This film follows the story of Ashmita in Nepal, who is a survivor of ...
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Resource

4 December 2020

Understanding abortion, a visual resource

This resource aims to fill a gap in communication, reducing literacy and language barriers around abortion messaging. It can be used with a range of different audiences, including people with ...
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Blog

2020 Highlights: Towards sexual rights for all

1. IPPF SARO welcomes the amendments in India’s Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 The MTP (Amendment) Bill, 2020 passed by the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) has indeed ...
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Resource

2 February 2021

IPPF Cervical Cancer Strategy 2020-2024

This strategy has been developed to strengthen and expand IPPF Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention (CCCP) work. The IPPF Cervical Cancer Strategy 2020–2024 is underpinned by the principles of inclusiveness, human rights, gender equality, and health equity.
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