Useful Links
At Marie Stopes International Australia we share our knowledge with others, and continue to learn and build on it from many different people, places and organisations.
Below are some links to other websites that you may find useful if you are looking to learn more about sexual and reproductive health, international development and other not-for-profit organisations.
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Marie Stopes International Australia sites:
Find out more about SNAKE Condoms; Australia's first condom for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Find out more about Vixen Condoms; the worlds first condom to be marketed and designed for women.
Marie Stopes International sites:
Marie Stopes International (Sexual health centres in Australia)
Comprehensive information about sexual and reproductive health through our centres here in Australia.
Marie Stopes International Global Partnership
Our global partnership site which has comprehensive information about all of Marie Stopes international programs, and the work done globally.
Marie Stopes International Viet Nam
Comprehensive information about Marie Stopes International’s work in Viet Nam.
A multi-agency, multi-country programme, RAISE brings together 10 leading service delivery and advocacy partners to catalyse change in sexual and reproductive health service provision in emergency settings.
Centre for Reproductive Rights
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a non-profit legal advocacy organisation dedicated to promoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide.
Family Health International (FHI)
FHI presents extensive research through publications which are comprehensive, accurate information on family planning, reproductive health, gender issues, maternal health, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS.
Family Planning International works to motivate awareness and action so that all people can enjoy sexual and reproductive well-being.
Family Planning New Zealand provides sexual and reproductive health information, clinical services, education, training and research.
The Female Health Company and the developers and manufacturers of the female condom.
International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF)
IPPF are a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia (SH&FPA)
SH&FPA is the national voice of sexual health and family planning in Australia and represents these organisations on sexual and reproductive health issues at national and international levels.
AusAID is the Australian Government’s overseas aid program that aims to reduce poverty in developing countries.
Department for International Development (DFID)
DFID is the department of the UK Government that manages Britain's aid to developing countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty.
Network of non-governmental organisations, government agencies, and related groups in the donor countries of the Pacific Rim aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of the population, reproductive health and sustainable development.
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD)
AFPPD is a coordinating body dealing with population and development issues working to generate support and perpetuate cooperation among Asian parliamentarians.
Australia Council for International Development (ACFID)
ACFID is an independent association of Australian non-government organisations (NGO) working in the field of international aid and development. It administers a code of conduct committing members to high standards to integrity and accountability
Australian Reproductive Health Alliance
ARHA promotes public support for enhanced reproductive and sexual health in Australia and internationally, and to promote the advancement of the status of women and girls.
Australian Women’s Health Network (AWHN)
AWHN is a community based, non-profit, consultative organisation that provides a national voice on women's health issues.
Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
The CCP uses communication to save lives, improve health, and enhance well-being and promote behaviour change.
EuroNGOs is a European network of non-governmental organisations that cooperate in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, population and development.
IPAS is an international organisation that works around the world to increase women's ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights, and to reduce abortion-related deaths and injuries.
International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC)
The IWHC works for a world where women are free from discrimination, sexual coercion, and violence; where they make free and informed choices on sexuality and reproduction; and where health information and services are accessible to all.
Options works to improve the quality of life of women, men and young people by providing technical expertise through consultancy and project management services in health with a focus on reproductive, sexual and maternal health.
Panos promotes the participation of poor and marginalised people in national and international development debates through media and communication projects.
PATH is an international, non-profit organisation that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. They also work specifically in the area of maternal and child health.
Supported by IPPF, UNIFEM, SIDA, IUCN and WWF, People and Planet provides an overview of the topics of; population, the environment, food security, reproductive health, climate change, pollution and eco-tourism.
Population Action International (PAI)
PAI is an independent policy advocacy group working to strengthen political and finance support worldwide for population programs grounded in individual rights.
The Population Council is a NGO which aims to improve the well-being and reproductive health of communities globally.
The Population Institute is an educational organisation that seeks to reduce excessive population growth.
PSI is a non-profit organisation based in Washington, D.C. that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low-income and vulnerable populations in more than 60 developing countries.
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)
VACCHO represent the collective of all Aboriginal community controlled health organisations around Victoria. They are also a partner of MSA on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program.
Eldis
Eldis aims to share the best in development, policy, practice and research.
Planet Wire is a newsroom for media who want the latest information about reproductive health rights and services, maternal and child health, equality in education, women's empowerment, youth participation and a healthy environment.
Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
PRB contains up-to-date information on population issues and trends. They also have a bookshop where you can purchase articles, datasheets, and other publications.
Reproductive Health for Refugees Consortium
The RHRC Gateway provides a one-stop search facility of over two dozen reproductive health sites.
Supporting community action on AIDS in developing countries.
AIDS Channel contains information and resources from civil society organisations, governments, research institutions, media and other stakeholders working in the field of HIV/AIDS.
International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO)
ICASO mobilises and supports diverse community organisations to build an effective global response to HIV and AIDS.
The VAC works to improve the health and social and emotional well-being of the Victorian HIV positive and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.
World AIDS Campaign (WAC)
WAC has been established to support, strengthen and connect campaigns that hold leaders accountable for their promises on HIV and AIDS.
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP )
On the ground in 166 countries, the UNDP uses its global network to help the UN system and its partners to raise awareness and track progress.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR leads and co-ordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
United Nations Population Information Network
This network is an electronic library on population and reproductive health. It contains a compilation of comprehensive statistics, publications, conference papers and a dictionary of demographic and reproductive health terminology.
United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
UNAIDS is a joint, co-sponsored programme comprising UNICEF, UNDCP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.