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I Brueggemann

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PubMed1999

Millennium hopes. Fighting taboos.

The author's first wish is for International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to be tenacious in its continuous, unstinting support of family planning in its original sense. Secondly, the author would like to see wider recognition of the urgency with which IPPF must move into the sexual and reproductive health arena, including fighting for the rights of women, men and young people in the many areas of the world still suffering from societal taboos. Thirdly, the author wants IPPF to be visionary in recognizing that young people, women and men need supportive social and economic environments to help them plan and space the children that they would like to have. Current educational and economic requirements and circumstances have become very child unfriendly, as the low birth-rate countries illustrate. Finally, the author hopes to see a much better understanding of intergenerational communication and support as IPPF steps up its efforts to support society in its sexual and reproductive needs.

Family Planning Services↗
PubMed1998

For Better, For Worse.

This article addresses the extent to which provisions within Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have influenced subsequent developments in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. In particular, it assesses how the right to marry and to found a family, the requirement of free and full consent of intending spouses, and recognition of the family as the "natural and fundamental group unit of society" have affected service provision in this field. Other human rights instruments, such as the Women's Convention, have amplified these rights, but some issues within reproductive health continue to be limited by conventional interpretations of the family, as identified in the UDHR. While the language within Article 16 was clearly molded by the morality of the 1940s, it has, so far, proven to be flexible enough to encompass both social change and technological innovation.

Journal Article↗
PubMed1997

Family planning in the 21st century: perspective of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Many women still die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth and yet there are an increasing number of women who wish to regulate their fertility and space or limit their child-bearing. This paper, outlining some success stories, elucidates the family planning challenges and identifies key messages to indicate the role that IPPF can play in the 21st century. Issues such as advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights, increased male participation, serving the interests of marginalized groups, appropriate technology, quality of care and cooperation between various partners, all need to be addressed to improve sexual and reproductive health including family planning in the 21st century.

Developing Countries↗