Giving to gain for International Women’s Day 2026

In line with Give to Gain, the theme for International Women’s Day 2026, we’re reflecting on the different ways we give and support women.  

We give knowledge by sharing expert sexual health information and advice:

• In clinics across the motu – people come to us for advice and help with their reproductive and sexual health
• In communities around the motu – our health promotion team helps people learn about sexuality, relationships, health, and wellbeing
• On our website – our advice pages have all sorts of information about contraception, STIs, genital health, pregnancy, periods, menopause, sexuality, and more
• On social media – sharing sexual health information across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tiktok
• Across the globe – our international programmes team works to support sexual and reproductive health needs in the Pacific and around the world 

We create printed and online resources to help people explore a range of sexual and reproductive health and relationship topics. Many are available for free. Our resources include:

• Videos, like our talking to young people series and bust myths video – designed for adults supporting young people. Or videos designed for young people, like our No silly questions or What to expect from visiting a clinic. See YouTube for all our videos.
• Printed and online pamphlets and workbooks for rangatahi, parents and whānau, educators and kaimahi working with rangatahi, and disabled people on our resources page or in our webshop.
• Teaching resources like our Keep Safe Kit and Wooden condom demonstrator, available in our webshop.
• Our research webinar series about sexual and reproductive health and rights across the life-course 

We give respect to everyone we see and work with – whether in a clinic, classroom, or in the community. We’re working towards equitable sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people in Aotearoa. This includes:

• Carrying out and supporting research to improve our understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Aotearoa
• Making submissions to government and supporting policies, practices, recognition of rights, and attitudes that further equitable health outcomes and human rights
• Respecting each client, their culture, identity, and needs. This includes keeping your appointment confidential 

Safety is a top priority for us. This means:

• Providing safe, high-quality care to all our clients
• Respecting client privacy and keeping information confidential
• Helping clients access other services when they need more support
• Making our clinics a safe place 

We offer in-person and online courses and workshops for health professionals, educators, parents and whānau, and professionals working with rangatahi. This includes:

• Clinical training on cervical screening, contraception, sexual health, and sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
• Professional training for teachers and other kaimahi to support the sexual wellbeing of rangatahi and disabled people – and teach relationships and sexuality education in schools 

Advancing girls and women creates a better world for everyone.  A world that’s more supportive, interconnected, and equal. There are lots of ways to do this. If you want to support our work, consider donating. Or explore how you can support International Women’s Day.