A resolution condemning the criminalization of abortion in the United States and urging governments at all levels—federal, state and local—to uphold abortion as a human right was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 24 with tremendous support—96 original co-sponsors.
One of our latest projects helps young people make informed decisions about contraception and focuses on couples in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan who have either no children or one child.
As climate change intensifies, its impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), is becoming increasingly concerning. However, there has been limited research on how this crisis specifically affects SRHR services and the health of vulnerable communities.
Ever since she was in college, Nisa Anisa, Ipas Indonesia’s climate change specialist, has been passionate about women’s issues.
Marking the 21st anniversary of the landmark Maputo Protocol, which guarantees extensive rights to African women and girls, Ipas hosted a two-day regional conference in Mozambique devoted to exploring the challenges and successes of implementing this fundamental treaty for gender equity.
Ipas board member David Imago-Jácome is a dedicated advocate for universal abortion access and SRHR. As the director of YIELD Hub, he empowers youth and champions their sexual and reproductive health rights. Here he shares his journey as a young advocate and what inspires him most about the next generation.
Ipas Nepal is collaborating with women and girls, local health officials and community partners to ensure access to reproductive health care after climate disasters.
Seeking to more effectively protect and promote abortion rights in Africa, Ipas and key partners have launched CATALYSTS—an ambitious, Africa-led coalition of abortion rights advocates.
Today’s dismissal offers only a delay to extremist politicians’ crusade to override the rights of pregnant people at all costs.