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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

Emergency contraception is a safe, effective and responsible method of preventing pregnancy when regular contraception has failed, no contraception was used and/or in the case of sexual assault. More

ABORTION

Information on the abortion laws in Ireland, ABC V Ireland case at the European Court of Human Rights, public opinion polls, abortion and human rights, up-to-date statistics, the Irish Journey and sources of further information can be found here

UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

In October 2011, Ireland will be examined for the first time by other United Nations countries on our human rights record. This process, called the Universal Periodic Review or UPR, is a new mechanism and is the first time that UN states directly examine each other on their human rights record. More

MENOPAUSE

Menopause is a significant life event for women.What a lot of women don’t know is that menopause can also have a negative impact on women’s overall health. Women’s risks from heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis rise after the menopause. However, simple improvements in lifestyle at this time in a woman’s life can protect women from serious health problems later in life. More.

CERVICAL CANCER

The IFPA is the lead Irish partner of the European Cervical Cancer Association, a registered smeartaker with CervicalCheck and is actively involved in raising awareness of cervical cancer prevention. Find out more on cervical screening, HPV vaccination, European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and the Pearl of Wisdom campaign here

MEN ENGAGE

Turning men on to their own sexual health is the aim of the Men Engage Project. At the IFPA we recognise that men are supportive partners, men are service users and men are the best advocates for their own sexual and reproductive health rights. More.

SEXUAL HEALTH & ASYLUM

Breaking down the barriers in accessing sexual health services faced by women seeking asylum is the aim of the Majira project. More.

SEXUALITY & DISABILITY

In 2007, as part of the European Year for Equal Opporunities for All, the IFPA brought together organisations and individuals to explore the issues surrounding disability and sexual health services and advise on the development of publications and submissions. More

IRELAND'S HISTORY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS

Starting from 1861, this timeline explores the major legal, social and policy events that have shaped the context of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Ireland today. More

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

In 2008, the IFPA brought together a steering committee of several different stakeholders and experts to advise on the development of a national plan of action to address FGM. In consultation with the steering committee, the Plan of Action was researched, written, published and launched by the IFPA. More

GLOBAL ISSUES

The IFPA works with a variety of stakeholders to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights in international development aid policies. Find out about maternal mortality, young people's sexual health, shortages of contraceptive supplies, integration of HIV and SRHR services, the Irish NGO Act Now on 2015 Campaign here

GLOBAL PROMISES

Learn more about the international consensus on the critical importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights to development and human rights here

If you need further information on any of the issues covered in this section or if there is an issue that you think should be included in this section, please contact our Policy and Advocacy Officer maeve@ifpa.ie