Roundtables | IPPF Strategy 2028

Intersectionality

15-16 June 2021

The first in the series of roundtable discussions happened at the IPPF donor meeting 15-16 June 2021. You can watch the thought-provoking discussion below. It inspired a heartfelt conversation among our donors and partners. The term ‘intersectionality’ is a concept developed by Professor Kimberle Crenshaw in 1989. It gained traction in the aftermath of George […]

National Roundtables: SRHR & Disability

21/06/2021

On 21 June, the Sudanese Family Planning Association hosted a national Roundtable discussion about service gaps for persons with disabilities. The topics discussed include: Improving policies and protocols Awareness raising of reproductive health issues for young people with disabilities Activating health partnerships and using digital health innovations Stakeholder engagement in developing and formulating appropriate strategies

MA Sustainability through Enterprise

30/06/2021

The second roundtable took place on 30 June. It was hosted by FPA Sri Lanka and the SE Hub. The theme was Social Enterprise and MA sustainability. The event had an audience of more than 130 people from all parts of the Federation. What were the key points the meeting addressed? If done right, Social […]

How can IPPF member associations increase equitable access to contraception?

28/07/2021

Topic This roundtable discussion will explore good practices, success stories and ideas for increasing equitable access to family planning, and the role of IPPF in supporting solutions. This conversation will provide valuable information to IPPF to inform the next Strategic Framework. IPPF has launched a series of round table discussion, as part of Strategy 2028 development process, […]

Redefining Families and Family Planning

04/08/2021

Topic When Shakespeare said “what is in a name”, he didn’t know that a name such as IPPF or Family Planning can keep millions of people away from services who need them most. IPPF was formed in 1952, 69 years ago, when the world was very different. IPPF and member associations are supposed to be […]

INTERGENERATIONAL ROUNDTABLE ON ACCESS TO CSE IN THE AMERICAS AND THE CARIBBEAN

12/08/2021

Future Trends in Governance

26/08/2021

Topic A year has passed since IPPF’s governance reforms, driven by the General Assembly of November 2019, came to life through May 2020 Governing Council approval. This roundtable provides an opportunity to reflect on the implementation of IPPF’s governance in the past year and review lessons learned from the leadership role of young people that […]

Are you ready for the future of Comprehensive Sexuality Education?

07/09/2021

Theme Three essential ways to scale-up Comprehensive Sexuality Education Join this roundtable on how scaling-up Comprehensive Sexuality Education builds a stronger and future proof IPPF strategy and network. Host IPPF Centers of Excellence on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Rutgers, Profamilia, ATBEF, PPAG In collaboration with UNESCO, WHO, UNFPA, Rutgers WPF Indonesia and PPAZ Zambia Centers of […]

Swimming with Sharks: Reconstructing Narratives

13/09/2021

Themes New narratives in communication and human rights, storytelling (the power of stories), digital communication, communication for hope and collective action. Date 13 September 2021 Time 8:00-9:30 a.m Colombia time Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9e5f7n90T0Sg3pI_yx8BBQ Languages Interpretation is available at this Roundtable in Arabic, English, French and Spanish Host Profamilia Colombia Summary Would you be able to swim […]

Transforming Masculinity

29/09/2021

Theme Transforming patriarchal masculinities for gender and reproductive justice: MA experiences and challenges Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kmD1P2CdQkGdcXgCkLjD8A Date 29 September Time 13:00 – 14:30 UK time Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Hosts The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), Serbian Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH […]

Image of a Woman

30/09/2021

Theme Feminist gender transformative responses as essential to advance SRHR and Gender Equality Summary Covid-19 has exacerbated the situation of inequity and injustices in our world today, with devasting impact on vulnerable populations, especially women and girls. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights has been a game changer, in breaking down barriers, particularly gender injustices […]

SPIES LIKE US

06/10/2021

Theme Intelligence against opposing groups to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and LGBTQI+ rights Host Planned Parenthood Global Date October 6th, 2021 Time 09:00 – 10:30 am Colombia time Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTwmhiEfRAuIkA31z_GogQ Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Summary A recent article by Amy Zegart in Foreign Affairs highlighted the […]

Sexual and Gender Diversity in the new strategic framework

12/10/2021

Host Sex og Politikk (IPPF Norway) and IPPF Sexual and Gender Diversity (SGD) Centre Summary The IPPF Sexual and Gender Diversity (SDG) Centre is inviting you to join us in discussing the low profile of sexuality and gender diversity in the current IPPF strategy. How to ensure that the sexual rights of all people, including […]

AGEING AND DECLINING: IS IPPF COPING WITH POPULATION REALITIES?

13/10/2021

Host Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP), The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK), Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT). and China Family Planning Association (CFPA) Summary For more than 50 years now, global fertility/birthrate is declining. In many countries, urbanization drives population decline. The current pandemic of COVID 19 has […]

Young People: Leaders and Agents of Change

14/10/2021

Host Youth Core SF Reference Group Date 14th October 2021 Time 15:00-17:00 Nairobi time Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_clur75GmRSyl1sNAU0iS5w Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Summary Young people are more aware and in touch with the evolving world around them including the opportunities, challenges and the power they possess to collectively to affect […]

Localisation in Humanitarian Aid: How ‘Necessary’ is International?

02/11/2021

Summary Humanitarian crises are on the rise. There are now more people in need of humanitarian assistance than any other time in history. Conflict and natural disasters cause the most serious emergency situations, but COVID-19 exacerbates humanitarian crises and creates additional challenges for IPPF’s MAs. At risk of unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, gender‑based violence and […]

It’s my body, and it’s my future: Abortion Advocacy for Autonomy and Choice

03/11/2021

Theme Political, legal, cultural and health-systems advocacy for safe abortion access for all Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m9gi0YVwSu2CwWqOWJ1m6A Date 3 November 2021 Time 08:00 – 09:30 Mexico City time Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Hosts Fundación Mexicana para la Planeación Familiar (MEXFAM), Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) Summary IPPF is […]

SEXUAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY IN THE NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

09/11/2021

How should IPPF engage in the climate change space?

17/11/2021

Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zy91x3JbRy-wKQlRrrIAsQ Date & Time 17th November 21:00 CET, 20:00 GMT, 15:00 EST, 18th November 10:00 LINT Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Host The Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA) Summary In March 2021, the IPPF board adopted the IPPF Position Paper on the Climate Crisis and Sexual and Reproductive […]

Beyond the rhetoric: are we ready for an abortion revolution?

18/11/2021

Theme Abortion, service delivery, client-centered, de-medicalised care, self-care Summary The world of abortion care is being transformed. From self-managed medical abortion and tele-abortion to abortion care provided by midwives in mobile clinics and community health workers in women’s homes, the days of highly medicalized, clinic-based, doctor-led only abortion procedures should be over. But does this […]

Driving Gender Equality and SRHR Results through Strategic Engagement of the Corporate Sector (CS)

23/11/2021

Registration https://weareinnovision.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WB1RCmTDRoGqBdYpa2ujjQ Date 23rd November 2021 Time 14:00-15:30 CET Languages Interpretation will be available in Arabic French, English and Spanish Host The Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA) and Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) Summary Do brand-risks of greenwash allegations leave Corporate Sector (CS) engagement undesirable for IPPF – or would a strategic IPPF approach to CS […]

Intersectional Feminism in practice

29/11/2021

Hosts Profamilia, Red de Mujeres Afrolatinoamericanas, Afrocaribeñas y de la Diáspora, CREA, Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU), Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka (FPASL) Summary The world is currently being impacted by the effects, not only of Covid-19, but also on significant events caused by climate change. As with inequality and poverty these events […]

What’s love got to do with it?

30/11/2021

Hosts ENRO, HERA, and Sensoa Summary Sex workers have been on IPPF’s list of priority service users for a long time. IPPF MAs have played a role in some of the positive changes in their status that we have seen in some parts of the world during recent years. And yet, the global picture remains […]