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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

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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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comprehensive sex education

Blog

Are we listening?

World Sexual Health Day 2020 Growing up sex was a forbidden word. Our school curriculum accommodated basic formal sexuality education, but it was never really taught. Conversations about relationships, pleasure ...
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students and comprehensive sex education

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Sex Education during COVID-19: Resources for educators and parents to talk about sex!

School closures as a response to COVID-19 across the world has impacted education of children. Children and adolescents are spending more time online for virtual classes and to connect with ...
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11 October 2016

Cultural barriers to change - Bangladesh

In Bangladesh more than 60% of young women are married before they turn 18. This film follows Nipa, who was forced into marriage as a schoolgirl. Why? She brought shame ...
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11 October 2016

Women's Voices: India

This is the story of Bhakti who, after discovering she was pregnant decided to have an abortion, just like millions of other women around the world. Bhakti, who lives in ...
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2019 annual report

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11 August 2020

IPPF SARO ANNUAL REPORT 2019

MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP In the times to come, we will remember 2019 as the stepping stone for the beginning of an agile and evolved IPPF. Acknowledging the place where ...
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Opponents of sexual and reproductive health and rights step up pressure during COVID-19

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8 June 2020

Opponents of sexual and reproductive health and rights step up pressure during COVID-19

New data from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) reveals how opponents of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world are attempting to use the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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20 November 2020

Transgender Day of Remembrance 

On the Trans Day of Remembrance, IPPF remembers the transgender people whose lives have been lost globally to transphobic violence. We salute the community which is severely affected by COVID-19 ...
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