Non-Govermental Organizations
UNFPA has a long history of partnership with non-governmental organizations for the implementation of its programmes in the field. The Fund has also long acknowledged the power of non-governmental organizations to influence public opinion and policy-making in support of its mandate. The Fund was an early advocate for the inclusion of NGO delegations at major international conferences, such as the ICPD. NGOs often derive their strength from grass-roots dedication, and through alliances with them the Fund has been able to broaden its base of support in many directions.
Close working relationships with these groups, who reflect the concerns and commitments of diverse core constituencies, have helped shape public discourse, mobilize political will, generate media attention and raise funds to advance the ICPD agenda and progress toward the MDGs. The European Liaison Offices stay in close communication with national organizations, as well as with regional networks, such as the European NGOs for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Population and Development (EuroNGOs).
UNFPA promotes the ICPD Programme of Action in partnership with civil society organizations across Europe, including the following:
Austria
- Österreichische Gesellschaft für Familienplanung (OEGF)
- Österreichische Stiftung für Weltbevölkerung und internationale Zusammenarbeit (SWI)
Belgium
Bulgaria
- Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association (BFPA)
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
- Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW)
- Pro Familia Bundesverband (German Family Planning Association)
Iceland
Italy
- Unione Italiana dei Centri di Educazione Matrimoniale e Prematrimoniale (UICEMP)
- Associazione Italiana Donne per lo Sviluppo (AIDOS)
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Norway
- Norsk forening for seksualitet, samliv og reproduktiv helse (NSRR)
- FOKUS - Forum for Women and Development
Portugal
Spain
- Federacion de Planificacion Familiar de Espana (FPFE)
- Spanish Interest Group for Population, Development , and RH (SIG)
Sweden
Switzerland
- International Foundation for Population and Development (www.ifpd.org)
- PLANes - Fondation Suisse pour la Santé Sexuelle et Reproductive
United Kingdom
Brussels-based European networks
- EuroNGOs (European NGOs for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Population and Development)
- European Women’s Lobby
- Gender Task Force of CONCORD (European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development)
- IPPF European Network
- The Supply Initiative
- European Youth Forum
