International Planned Parenthood Federation, South Asia Region Information

A Global Service Provider and a Leading Advocate of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights IPPF works in 172 countries to empower the most vulnerable women, men and young people to access life-saving services and programmes, and to live with dignity. Supported by millions of volunteers and 30,000 staff, IPPF Member Associations provide sexual and reproductive health information, education and services through 65,000 service points. Those services include family planning, abortion, maternal and child health, and STI and HIV treatment, prevention and care. IPPF is committed to safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights for current and future generations. We are committed to a world where all people, regardless of gender and sexuality are free to exercise their rights.​ In South Asia Region, IPPF works with nine member associations – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Each association is rooted in the culture of its country, providing locally relevant services in a highly challenging context of extreme poverty, gender inequity, restrictive laws, socio-religious barriers, and vulnerability to n​atural calamities. I​​PPF believes that SRHR should be guaranteed for everyone because they are internationally recognized human rights. IPPF is committed to gender equity and to eliminate the stigma and discrimination which threatens individual well being and leads to the widespread violation of health and human rights, particularly among women. The Federation values diversity and emphasises the participation of young people and People Living with HIV and AIDS in its governance and programmes. IPPF considers the spirit of volunteerism to be central to achieving its mandate and advancing its cause.​​​​​​​ IPPF's core areas of work include Advocacy, Access to Services, SRHR for Young People, Safe Abortion and HIV AIDS. ​