Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws will once again be under international scrutiny when they are examined this week (14-15 July 2014) in Geneva by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in…
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Figures published by the UK Department of Health on the number of women in Ireland who accessed UK abortion services last year are a modern indictment of the State’s treatment…
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The IFPA is currently recruiting a part-time Project Officer. The Project Officer will be based at the IFPA Head Office and will support IFPA projects and the development of IFPA…
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Press Release - 10 May 2014 A new global campaign launched in Ireland by the IFPA is calling on world leaders to support women's and girls’ sexual and reproductive health…
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Girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) can now access free specialised care in the IFPA's Dublin city centre clinic. Opened on 7th May 2014 by Minister…
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In December 2013, the IFPA held a legal seminar entitled 'Human Rights and Abortion Law Reform in Ireland' in Dublin. Barrister and former IFPA Chairperson Catherine Forde presided over a…
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The IFPA's quarterly e-newsletter, detailing events, news and developments related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), is back! Read our current issue here and sign up to receive…
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The IFPA's popular one-day Sexual Health Training takes place on Thursday 5th June 2014, covering the basics of reproductive and sexual health. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to know…
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Women can stop cervical cancer before it starts by availing of free smear tests. That was the message from Dr. Caitriona Henchion, Medical Director of the Irish Family Planning Association…
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An increased number of STI screenings highlights the need for improved national services, according to the IFPA's most recent annual report. The number of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings carried…
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