Since then the aims and objectives have broadened and deepened. The Association is now deeply committed to promoting and protecting the individual basic human rights of everybody in relation to reproductive and sexual health, relationships and sexuality. The IFPA continues to be an important advocate of reproductive rights both within Ireland and worldwide. We regularly make submissions to government and we are a source of expert knowledge in the areas of reproductive and sexual health. The IFPA is the sole Irish member of the IPPF, the world's largest voluntary organisation in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
Membership is open to any individual who supports the organisation's aims and policy.
Face to Face is a three-year, international campaign to publicise the plight of millions of women denied basic human rights we take for granted, especially access to reproductive health care and family planning services. The goal of Face to Face is to increase global awareness that women's rights are human rights. Almost 40 percent of the world's women lack access to adequate prenatal care or to a range of contraceptive choices. In fact, every minute a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes. About 75 million pregnancies each year are unwanted.