Rutgers WPF
Since the end of 2010 World Population Foundation and Rutgers Nisso Groep (RNG) have merged into one organization: Rutgers WPF
Both organizations are specialized in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and both have programmes in developing countries. They have been working together for several years.
Rutgers WPF and its mission
Sexuality and relationships are important aspects of everyone’s lives. Good sexual and reproductive health positively affects people’s well-being. Clear and reliable information on sexuality is vital in helping people to make informed decisions.
Rutgers WPF is a renowned expert centre on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Its activities are mainly carried out in the Netherlands, Africa and Asia. Its aim is to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights throughout the world, specifically focussing on young people, women and vulnerable groups like the disabled or chronically ill. Rutgers WPF supports partner organisations and professionals in their work, increasing their expertise on sexuality.
Rutgers WPF evolved from the merger of the Rutgers Nisso Groep, Dutch expert centre on sexuality, and the World Population Foundation (WPF). Rutgers WPF is a member of IPPF, the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
International scope
Rutgers WPF has 75 employees working from the Netherlands, a country with a long history in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The organisation is also represented by a staff of 40 employees working at field offices in Indonesia, Vietnam and Pakistan. As well as this, Rutgers WPF has been collaborating for many years with partner organisations in Africa and Asian countries.
Themes
- Sexual development
- Sexuality education
- Contraception
- Abortion
- Sexual and gender-based violence
- Sexual diversity
- Sexual relationships
- Reproductive health and rights
National and international activities
- Inform and train professionals and partner organisations in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Carry out academic research, using the results obtained to reinforce its products and services.
- Advocate with policy makers, politicians and the general public for progressive policies and sufficient funds to further sexual and reproductive health and rights. This happens at national, European and international level.
- Provide partner organisations with technical and financial support.
- Develop leaflets, websites, teaching materials, training courses and campaigns.
- Organise seminars, conferences and expert meetings.
Context-specific approach
In many countries sexual and reproductive rights are not respected. Particularly in developing countries sexual and reproductive health is strongly linked with poverty, lack of knowledge and services, unequal opportunities and taboos. Rutgers WPF has chosen a context-specific approach to these issues, focussing in particular on the local situation. Furthermore, Rutgers WPF always aims at cooperation with local partners.
Rutgers WPF
- Is not afraid to talk about sexuality, including sensitive themes.
- Possesses the required know-how based on thorough research.
- Is sensitive to cultural disparities.
- Involves its target groups in developing products and services.
- Is a committed expert, who contributes knowledge, resources and confidence in order to openly discuss sexuality throughout the world.
- Aims to remove the taboo surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights.
