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IPPF European Network is one of the International Planned Parenthood Federation’s six regional networks. IPPF EN works in over 40 countries across Europe and Central Asia to empower everyone, especially the most socially excluded, to live with dignity and to have access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
IPPF is a global healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. Led by a courageous and determined group of women, IPPF was founded in 1952 at the Third International Planned Parenthood Conference. Today, we are a movement of over 100 autonomous with a presence in over 140 countries.
Our work is wide-ranging, including comprehensive sex education, provision of contraceptive, safe abortion, and maternal care and responding to humanitarian crisis. We pride ourselves on being local through our members and global through our network. At the heart of our mission is the provision of – and advocacy in support of – integrated healthcare to anyone who needs it regardless of race, gender, sex, income, and crucially no matter how remote. Volunteerism is central to our healthcare delivery. It underpins the vital work of our members and their teams, whether through community outreach and distribution of contraceptive care or the regional Youth Action Movements championing change.
IPPF Member Associations are independent organisations championing the needs of their local populations, especially the most marginalised. They work with young people, ensuring they are fully literate in the skills they need to manage their health and to engage in safe and fulfilling intimate relationships. They provide and advocate for essential care such as contraception, maternal health care, HIV prevention, safe and legalabortion and support for survivors of rape and sexual violence.
IPPF EN cares for all people across Europe and recognises their right to lead safe and dignified reproductive lives, free from harm and discrimination.
Gender‑based power inequalities mean that many people face barriers deciding if, when and with whom to have sex, form relationships, or create a family. We advocate for a world in which love and sexuality are recognised both as natural and precious aspects of life, and as fundamental human rights. We strive for a world where misogyny and sexism have ceased to exist, and gender or sexuality are no longer a source of inequality or stigma. We will not retreat from safeguarding these fundamental choices and rights for current and future generations.
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All people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world free of discrimination.
Building on a proud history of over 70 years of achievement, we commit to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.
Our core values guide the way we undertake our work. We believe:
The IPPF Secretariat comprises of the Central Office in London, and six regional offices:
The Secretariat is responsible for strategy, income generation and distributing core funds to members, and collaborating with members on technical developments and sector advancements. It also carries out direct advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights to international and regional bodies.
Our leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to live a free reproductive life and engage in safe, fulfilling intimate relationships.
Our committed and diverse leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to exercise the right to make their own choices over their bodies. Our passionate and diverse leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to live a free reproductive life and engage in safe, fulfilling intimate relationships.
1948
The General Assembly of the United Nations adopts and proclaims the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
1950
World population is 2.5 billion.
1952
IPPF is created at the Third International Planned Parenthood Conference (Bombay).
IPPF's founding members are the family planning associations of Germany, Hong Kong, India, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, UK, and USA.
1952
Population Council is established to build an evidence base to guide population programmes and policies.
IPPF works in 142 countries to provide help, advice, services and supplies relating to any aspect of sexual and reproductive health. These services are delivered through an IPPF Member Association (MA).
MAs are IPPF accredited organizations within country. To find your local MA in Europe and Central Asia simply view the list below.
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The Silk Road trade routes crossed through Central Asia, leading to the rise of prosperous trade cities. acting as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe and the Far East. Most countries in Central Asia are still integral to parts of the world economy.
Is there planned parenthood in Europe? ›We don't operate Planned Parenthood health centers outside the United States.
What is the main culture in Central Asia? ›The Turkmen gradually removed the Persian influence across Central Asia and Turkish people—the Oghuz Turks (or Turkmen), Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Khazars, and Kyrgyz—still dominate the region today.
What is the most important resource in Central Asia? ›Central Asia is rich in oil and gas. It also boasts a variety of plants and animals, and some parts of the region are 'crossroads' for Asian and Mediterranean species.
What is a fun fact about Central Asia? ›Central Asia is known to have a rich history as a birthplace of higher mathematics and modern medicine. Scientists, legal scholars, historians and poets of medieval period from central Asia were among the greatest in the world.
What are some characteristics about Central Asia? ›Central Asia has an extremely varied geography, including high mountain passes through vast mountain ranges, such as the Tian Shan, Hindu Kush, and the Pamirs. The region is also home to the vast Kara Kum and Kyzyl Kum deserts, which dominate the interior with extensive spans of sand and desolation.
What is the importance of Asia? ›Asia is home to the world's earliest civilizations. Its indigenous cultures pioneered many practices that have been integral to societies for centuries, such as agriculture, city planning, and religion. The social and political geography of the continent continues to inform and influence the rest of the world.
Why is the US interested in Central Asia? ›The economic vector is mainly expressed in the interest of the American state and business in the maximum possible control over the very significant energy resources of Central Asia, primarily Kazakhstan with its deposits of natural gas, oil, and uranium.
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