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Ipas produces a variety of materials—from research summaries, advocacy papers and tools, training curricula to topical publications. Resources are listed alphabetically; search within the collection by language, country, region and/or topic using the filter controls below.

Note: Single printed copies of many resources are available at no charge to developing-country nationals; shipping and handling fees apply for multiple publications.

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Because Summer 2013

In this anniversary issue, we highlight Ipas programs working in varied ways to build capacity and motivation among providers of abortion care. We also examine budding projects using mobile technology to reach women (South Africa) and to monitor service quality (East Africa) and we describe new approaches aimed at ... More »

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When abortion is a crime: The threat to vulnerable women in Latin America

This report analyzes the findings of an Ipas investigation into the enforcement of laws criminalizing abortion in three South American countries—Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina—and is the first in a series of Ipas reports on criminal abortion laws in countries around the world. It documents accounts of hundreds of women ... More »

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When abortion is a crime

This two-page fact sheet is adapted from a 2013 Ipas report investigating the impact of criminal abortion laws on women, their families and health-care providers in three South American countries—Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina.  The report documents cases of women and health-care providers arrested, detained and ... More »

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Saving lives, respecting rights. A dissemination packet for WHO safe abortion: Technical and policy guidance for health systems, Second edition

This is an adaptable trainers’ presentation to inform providers, advocates, government officials and colleagues of the updates in the Second edition of Safe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems. Fit with trainers’ notes, each slide can be used in entirety for a full training or individual slides ... More »

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Maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as addressed by international human rights bodies - Part three

This is part three of a compilation containing four different parts, and was updated in December 2012, which presents human rights agreements, treaties and policies that address maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as they relate to global reproductive rights work. More »

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Maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as addressed by international human rights bodies - Part one

This publication, which contains four different parts and was updated in December 2012, presents human rights agreements, treaties and policies that address maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as they relate to global reproductive rights work. More »

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Maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as addressed by international human rights bodies - Part two

This is part two of a compilation containing four different parts, and was updated in December 2012, which presents human rights agreements, treaties and policies that address maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as they relate to global reproductive rights work. More »

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Maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as addressed by international human rights bodies - Part four

This publication, which contains four different parts and was updated in December 2012, presents human rights agreements, treaties and policies that address maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancy and abortion as they relate to global reproductive rights work. More »

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Ipas Brief (April 2013)

In Nigeria prior to 2009, complications from incomplete abortion were widespread and more treatment options were necessary in order to reach all women in need. Misoprostol would be a valuable addition to the treatment options in Nigeria, yet little was known about whether Nigerian women or providers would like it. ... More »

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Ipas Africa Alliance Brief: An Exploration of Health seeking behaviors regarding sexual and reproductive Health Care in Busia, Bungoma & Trans-Nzoia counties (Kenya)

In October 2012, Ipas in conjunction with Kenya’s Ministry of Health embarked on a community assessment in three counties in the nation’s western region: Busia, Bungoma and Tran-Nzoia. The aim of the assessment was to identify community knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers around access to reproductive health ... More »

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Empowering women workers through youth-led education on reproductive health and safe abortion in Nepal

From 2011-2012, Ipas and our partners implemented a series of classes on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)—including information on safe abortion—for women who work at factories across Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. This report explains how our project increased women workers’ knowledge of SRHR topics so ... More »

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Saving and enhancing women's lives

This brochure describes the impact Ipas has made on saving and enhancing women's lives over 40 years. More »

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The stigmatizing attitudes, beliefs and actions scale

This is a short tool on how to use the Stigmatizing Attitudes, Beliefs and Actions Scale (SABAS). More »

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Sexual violence and unwanted pregnancy: Protecting the human rights of adolescent girls and young women

This publication provides evidence and explanation for why Ipas urges governments and policymakers to ensure that all young women—including survivors of sexual violence—have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including safe abortion services. More »

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Situation analysis of MTP services: Jharkhand. February - May 2011

The situation analysis of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) services in Jharkhand is focused on exploring the current status of service provision at the district level. The study is ascertained with identifying districts where a District Level Committee (DLC) has been formed, exploring whether the DLCs are ... More »

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WHO safe abortion guidance: Updates and recommendations

Ipas recommendations on the new WHO safe abortion guidance. More »

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Clinical updates in reproductive health

Clinical Updates in Reproductive Health (CURHs) are designed to provide Ipas staff, trainers, partners and other health-care providers with access to up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations. In general, the recommendations are the same as those in the World Health Organization's 2012 Safe Abortion: Technical and ... More »

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Overview of postabortion care (PAC) and misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortion

Misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortions: Training guide. PDF version of PowerPoint slides.  Overview of postabortion care (PAC) and misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortion. More »

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Follow-up visit

Misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortions: Training guide. PDF version of PowerPoint slides.  Follow-up visits. More »