International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemipshere Region

Five priority areas--our 5As

Advocacy:
Our advocacy work seeks to achieve specific changes in policy laws and funding to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

Access:
We work to ensure that our services are of the highest quality and are accessible to all people, particularly the poor, marginalized and underserved.

Safe Abortion:
We strive for universal recognition of a women's right to choose and access safe abortion.

HIV/AIDS/STIs
We promote a comprehensive approach to AIDS, HIV adn sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This strategy includes access to prevention, treatment and care, with an understanding that a synergy among these elements is a vital component in the global fight against AIDS.

1. Defend the right of all young people to enjoy their sexual lives free from ill-health, unwanted pregnancy, violence and discrimination

2. Support a woman’s right to choose to terminate her pregnancy legally and safely

3. Strive to eliminate sexually transmitted infections and to eradicate HIV/AIDS