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The IPPF-International Planned Parenthood Federation is a global federation of national Member Associations (MAs)working on Sexual and reproductive health issues united by a shared vision, a common set of core values, determination to improve people's lives, and advancing human rights. Based on this each MA develops its own strategy to address the needs of their country.Given the diversity of the Federation, strategies in each country are inevitably different. Despite differences in strategy and implementation, each Member Association of IPPF are expected to uphold certain standards and principles.
The IPPF requires all MAs to meet 10 fundamental principles and 49 separate standards as a condition for accredited membership. The Governing Council - IPPF's highest decision making body assisting and guiding through a process of uplifting, maintaining and ensuring standards of Member Associations grants Member Associations the recognition as a 'Accredited Member' of the Federation once complete compliance is achieved.
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FPA Sri Lanka was successful in getting the Certificate of Accreditation in both Phase 1 and Phase 2. FPASL was the first Member Association in the South Asia Region to be accredited with respect to the Phase 2 accreditation period in the year 2006
FPA Sri Lanka was reviewed by the following IPPFStandards and commitments:
The IPPF requires all MAs to meet 10 fundamental principles and 49 separate standards as a condition for accredited membership. The Governing Council - IPPF's highest decision making body assisting and guiding through a process of uplifting, maintaining and ensuring standards of Member Associations grants Member Associations the recognition as a 'Accredited Member' of the Federation once complete compliance is achieved.
For more in IPPF's accreditation system click here
FPA Sri Lanka was successful in getting the Certificate of Accreditation in both Phase 1 and Phase 2. FPASL was the first Member Association in the South Asia Region to be accredited with respect to the Phase 2 accreditation period in the year 2006
FPA Sri Lanka was reviewed by the following IPPFStandards and commitments:
- Open and democratic:
The Association is an open and democratic legal entity that engages volunteers from all backgrounds and encourages their full and active participation in its work in partnership with staff. - Well-governed:
The Association has an elected governing body that represents its membership and that understands and carries out its collective role and governance responsibilities. - Strategic and progressive:
The Association makes a difference in those areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights most relevant to its country situation. It demonstrates a strong commitment to IPPF’s mission, core values and policies. - Transparent and accountable:
The Association conducts its affairs at all times in a transparent manner, accountable to its clients, partners and donors. - Well-managed:
The Association manages its human and financial resources effectively and efficiently to plan and implement its programme of work. - Financially healthy:
The Association takes the necessary measures to ensure continuity of resources and to maintain general financial sustainability in support of its programme. - A good employer:
The Association recruits skilled staff, treats them with respect, and has employment and working conditions that allow them to operate effectively. - Committed to results:
The Association is committed to achieving results and improving performance. It is able to show how sexual and reproductive health and rights needs are met. - Committed to quality:
The Association ensures that essential quality standards are met in all aspects of its work. - A leading non-governmental organization in the country:
The Association is recognized and valued as a leader in the sexual and reproductive health and rights movement in the country.
