Archive · 25 Jul 2025
IPPF Condemns Incineration of U.S.-Funded Contraceptives
The U.S. government is planning to destroy birth control supplies that it paid for.
These supplies have been sitting in a warehouse because of a U.S. policy change.
A group called IPPF offered to give these supplies to women who need them around the world for free, but the U.S. government said no.
The government's decision is because of the Mexico City policy and concerns about where the supplies might end up.
International Planned Parenthood (IPPF) condemned the plan to incinerate U.S.-funded contraceptives.
The supplies, including implants and pills, have been stored in Belgium since January.
IPPF offered to distribute the products globally, but the U.S. government rejected the offer.
The U.S. government is acting in accordance with the Mexico City policy.
Concerns about the end-destination of the contraceptives were factors in the decision.
- Who
- The U.S. government is responsible for the decision.
- What
- U.S.-funded contraceptives are being sent to France for destruction.
- When
- The supplies have been stored for months.
- Where
- The supplies are moving from Belgium to France for incineration.
- Why
- Due to the Mexico City policy and concerns about the end-destination of the contraceptives.
Supporters of Reproductive Rights
Supporters of Mexico City Policy
Access to Contraception
Supporters of Reproductive Rights
The destruction of contraceptives is wasteful and limits access to vital healthcare for women in need.
Supporters of Mexico City Policy
The decision aligns with the Mexico City policy to prevent funds from supporting abortion services.
- Location
- Belgium (warehouse) to France (incineration facility)
- Contraceptives Type
- Implants, pills
- Involved Organizations
- IPPF, U.S. government