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IPPF reform newsletter – June

We have changed. For choice. By choice. Dear Volunteers, Youth and Executive Directors, I wanted to let you all know as soon as possible that at its meeting, the Governing Council approved historic changes to transform IPPF into a more...
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Message from Alvaro: Completed WHRO Separation

Dear IPPF, I am happy to say that after the unwelcome surprise of the Western Hemisphere Regional Office (WHRO) withdrawal on 31 July, we have successfully managed to refocus on our purpose. Starting on August 1, the IPPF Board and...
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Business Plan Report

The IPPF Business Plan started in 2018 when groups of internal and external stakeholders drew up the conceptual framework. The concept outlined six solutions, each with a maximum of three core initiatives. The concept and associated budgets were approved by...
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WHRO Withdrawal Update

“We regret the decision of the Western Hemisphere Regional Office to withdraw from the federation. IPPF has been working in the Americas for more than 70 years and we remain committed to protecting and enhancing the rights of women and...
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Transforming the Secretariat to be more MA-centric

We have reached another important milestone in the transformation of IPPF, with the announcement of plans for a more MA-centric and unified Secretariat. The redesign of the Secretariat is rooted in the historic changes agreed in New Delhi last year...
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MA Governance Strengthening Pilot Update

As part of the transition, IPPF is rolling out a pilot program through which MAs will receive financial and technical support to review and strengthen their governance structures. More than 20 MAs applied to the program, and a committee composed...
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Resource Allocation Survey Results

In June, Redstone conducted a survey of IPPF's membership and Secretariat to inform the development of guidelines and a formula for Stream 1 in the new resource allocation system. More than 220 people responded to the survey, providing important insights...
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May 21 Global Zoom Webinar with Kate Gilmore

In her first days as the interim IPPF Board Chair, Kate Gilmore signaled a shift to a more open relationship between IPPF’s governance and membership. On May 21, she joined Alvaro Bermejo in a Federation-wide Zoom webinar that had more...
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Resource Allocation – Survey on Stream 1

Redstone, the consulting firm contracted to lead the development of a new process and formula for funding allocations under Stream 1, has conducted initial research and is keen to hear directly from Member Associations about your priorities and concerns. To...
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