About Us

Since 1969 the IFPA has been at the forefront of sexual and reproductive healthcare provision. Today we offer a comprehensive range of services which promote sexual health and support reproductive choice on a not-for-profit basis.

The IFPA is a charitable organisation, which, guided by our Vision and Mission Statement, provides sexual and reproductive health information, clinical services, counselling services, education, training and awareness raising.

The IFPA is committed to an Ireland where there is full access to high quality information, education and health services regarding sex, sexuality, conception, contraception, safe abortion and sexually transmitted infections.

The IFPA envisages an Irish society where all people can enjoy a fulfilling sex life and can make informed choices in their sexual and reproductive lives. Since 1969 the IFPA has been at the forefront of sexual and reproductive healthcare provision.

Today the IFPA offers a comprehensive range of services designed to promote sexual health and support reproductive choice. We offer these services on a not-for-profit basis.

We provide sexual and reproductive health information, crisis pregnancy counselling, clinical services, education and training. We work to promote a positive view of sex and sexuality and through our education programmes, clinics and information, we enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and to understand their rights.

in 2009 the IFPA is celebrating its 40th anniversary and a series of events are planned to mark the occasion. Check out our News & Events section to see what we have been up to.

We work with people of all age, gender, nationality or sexual orientation. You can trust us to provide you with unbiased, professional advice and a non judgemental service.

Throughout our services the IFPA upholds the rights of the clients

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For more about how the IFPA works, see IFPA Departments