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Based on IDRC‑supported qualitative research conducted in Kinshasa, this policy brief examines how school environments shape the educational pathways of pregnant adolescent girls and unmarried young mothers. Despite recent policy reforms prohibiting their exclusion from schools, the findings reveal persistent stigma and systemic barriers. The brief calls for coordinated evidence‑informed action across education, health, and community systems to uphold girls’ right to education and advance gender equality.
Abortion stigma causes more than social harm; it is a measurable barrier to global health. It determines whether someone feels safe seeking abortion, whether a provider feels confident about offering care, and it can influence whether communities and g …
Nomination recognizes Kumar’s work with Ipas to show that reproductive justice is essential for gender-equal societies
Martine Naigna was arrested for helping a woman access contraception without a husband’s approval—and she kept fighting.
A tragic encounter early in her nursing career set Estrela Góia on the path to becoming a dedicated abortion champion who partners with Ipas Mozambique to train providers and expand access.
In August 2025, Ipas Bangladesh and partner organizations convened the first-ever urban youth conference in the country, themed “Youth Voice for Sustainable Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).”
This study looks at the experiences of 440 women who received abortion care at 13 Ipas Africa Alliance-supported public health facilities in nine districts of Uganda.
Ana Karen Flores Home 9 Search Results Gorditas de azúcar A poem series Ana Karen Flores is a first-generation Latina poet, activist, and storyteller who explores the intersections of pop culture, advocacy, and community power. Born and raised in …
I have learned in many ways over my brief existence that being assigned female at birth could be one of the cruellest jokes nature plays on you.
Lori Hayes Home 9 Search Results Bernadette mattered. My abortion mattered. Lori is a research grant manager, mother, and longtime reproductive rights advocate currently serving on the Board of Directors for Pro-Choice Washington. Originally from …
Ensuring bright futures: Together, we’re making lasting change and building a world where every woman and girl can control her own body and future. In this report, we’re proud to share some of the key impacts of our work in 2025.
We’re proud to share that with new support from donors to The Audacious Project, Ipas will now accelerate our work globally.
To address these gaps, the Thriving Pharmacies: Smart Business for Better Care training package was developed to strengthen the business acumen of community pharmacists and position family planning (FP), including post–MA FP, as both a vital health service and a sustainable business opportunity. The training package integrates entrepreneurship, financial management, and operational planning through practical, applied learning.
Presentation deck: Scaling medication abortion (MA) and post-MA contraception, meeting women where they are.
Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice Home 9 Search Results Essays and poems from a global community reflecting on resilience, healing, and reproductive justice In a moment of increasing restrictions, stigma and backlash against rep …