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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

20 August 2021

IPPF's statement on the ongoing situation in Afghanistan

On the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, IPPF’s Director-General, Dr Alvaro Bermejo, said: "The International Planned Parenthood (IPPF) is deeply concerned about the situation unfolding in Afghanistan and asks those in ...
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Blog

IPPF South Asia Regional and Youth Forum 2021

Delivering No Matter What! IPPF SARO REGIONAL & YOUTH FORUM 23-25 November, 2021 Message from Sonal Mehta, South Asia Regional Director, International Planned Parenthood Federation South Asia region is where ...
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Resource

19 July 2021

ANIMATION VIDEOS ON SEX EDUCATION: HINDI

Every young person has to make life-changing decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. However many of them cannot access clear, evidence-based information. We understand that talking about sex, abortion ...
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Resource

19 July 2021

SEX EDUCATION ANIMATION VIDEOS: NEPALI

Every young person has to make life-changing decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. However many of them cannot access clear, evidence-based information. We understand that talking about sex, abortion ...
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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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Resource

27 August 2021

Situation Assessment of IPPF South Asia Member Association & Regional Team 2021

This Situation Assessment was undertaken by the South Asia Region Office of the International Planned Parenthood Federation in order to assess the status of programs in the nine Member Associations ...
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Resource

6 July 2021

Eliminating Unsafe Abortion Through Self Care – Reflections from the Rapid Assessment study in Asia

Self-Care Interventions can empower clients, particularly young people and marginalized populations, and increase access to desired sexual and reproductive health services. This study examines and documents the existing legal and ...
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