About us

About IPPF

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.

About IPPF - Arab World Region (AWR)

The Arab World Region is one of the six regions of the Federation in the world. The International Planned Parenthood Federation works in the Arab World Region with 15 Member Associations and 3 collaborative partners in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Djibouti, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Somaliland, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan and Pakistan.

The Office of the Arab World Region, headquartered in Tunis, and its Member Associations, act to support the work of governments and to promote an effective partnership with decision-makers within the framework of national legislations and laws. The International Planned Parenthood Federation - the Arab World Region also seeks to maintain and develop strategic partnerships with organizations at the regional and international levels with the aim of supporting population and reproductive health programs.

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Our Vision

All people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world free of discrimination.

Our Mission

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Building on a proud history of over 67 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.

Core Values

Our core values guide the way we undertake our work. We believe:

in social inclusion with a demonstrated commitment to enable the rights of the most under-served to be realised;
in diversity, respecting all regardless of their age, gender, status, identity, sexual orientation or expression;
our passion and determination inspire others to have the courage to challenge and seek social justice for all;
in the significant contribution our volunteerism delivers across a range of roles and as activists inspiring the Federation to advance its mission;
in accountability as a cornerstone of trust which is demonstrated through high performance, ethical standards and transparency.

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Structure

The IPPF Secretariat comprises of the Central Office in London, and six regional offices:

Africa (Nairobi)
Americas & Caribbean (Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago)
Arab World (Tunis)
East and South East Asia and Oceania (Kuala Lumpur)
European Network (Brussels)
South Asia (Bangkok hub and Delhi sub-office)

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.

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Leadership

Our 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 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.

Our History

1954

IPPF establishes the International Medical Advisory Panel to test contraceptives for safety and efficacy before use.

1957

China begins to promote contraception and relaxes limits on sterilization and abortion.

Pathfinder Fund is formally established, with Dr Clarence Gamble as president.

1960

World population exceeds 3 billion.

1961

The US and UK approve oral contraception for public use.

The contraceptive pill goes on sale for the first time in the UK.

The People of IPPF

Directors’ Leadership Team
Board of Trustees
Nominations & Governance Committee
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (C-FAR)
Membership Committee (MC)
Resource Allocation Technical Committee (RATC)
Strategy, Investment and Policy Committee (C-SIP)
Arab Region People

Our Member Associations

IPPF -Arab World Region works in 14 countries in the Arab Region, to provide help, advice, services, and supplies relating to any aspect of sexual and reproductive health. These services are delivered through an IPPF-AWR Member Association (MA)

The IPPF- Arab World Region works with 14 Member Associations and 3 collaborative partners in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Somaliland, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan and Pakistan.

MAs are IPPF/Arab World Region accredited organizations within the country.