about us, an FPA CD-ROM for people with learning disabilities, won the Disability category. Criticisms Due to the emotive nature of some topics addressed by FPA – for example, abortion – the charity has been criticised by a number of religious, political and pro-life groups. These groups generally protest on the grounds that all foetuses have a right to life; that sexual health education leads to promiscuity; that contraception is against the teachings of the Bible; and for other similar reasons. In the early years of the charity, objects were thrown at clinics and volunteers were threatened. At the present time, opponents frequently hold protests outside the FPA Belfast office. References External links Family Planning Association The Family Planning Association's archives are available for study at the Wellcome Collection. British abortion providers International Planned Parenthood Federation affiliates Charities based in London Birth control in the United Kingdom Medical and health organisations based in the United Kingdom Organisations based in the London Borough of Hackney