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COP26 is coming to an end soon, but the threat to people’s well-being and sexuality caused by the climate crisis rages on. Because the links between sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and the climate crisis are often misunderstood – or simply ignored – we want to show you where they intersect, through the eyes of the people and places affected by them. Take a look...  

Exclusive interview: In conversation with Mitzi & Jhannel

We were thrilled to be joined by inspiring climate activists Mitzi Jonelle Tan from the Philippines, and Jhannel Tomlinson from Jamaica. In this engaging set of interviews, they shared their thoughts on the links between SRHR and the climate crisis, the important voices that are left out of conversations on these issues in their countries, and what some effective climate solutions might look like. See what they had to say:

Cyclone Seroja: A climate disaster response

The proportion of high-intensity cyclones and hurricanes has increased due to warmer global temperatures. To deal with the effects of the fatal Cyclone Seroja earlier this year, the support from IPPF’s Member Association in Indonesia was requested in the form of reproductive healthcare for the community – an often overlooked but vital area of humanitarian responses. Learn more about how they were involved in the recovery efforts:

Youth voices: The climate crisis as a gendered issue

Guest blogger Evelyn Acham, a youth climate justice activist from Uganda, wrote about how the climate crisis is affecting everyone, but there is no doubt that some communities and groups of people are being more impacted than others – including women and girls. However, she is hopeful that there are solutions to tackle these problems – read what she thinks they are:  

The more we learn and spread the word about these issues, the closer we get to solving one of the greatest challenges our planet faces – so please share these pieces with your friends, family, and colleagues by tapping the buttons above!

In solidarity,

The IPPF Team

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