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In a village in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, 27-year-old Mama Odiana Nuban was surprised to learn she was pregnant again just five months after having her first baby. The pregnancy was unplanned because she had to wait for her husband’s approval to u …
This Ipas study shares the real stories of 313 adolescents in Africa navigating abortion care amid fear, stigma, and limited support.
Search Results April 30, 2026 Safe abortion pills, close to home: evidence from Nigeria March 26, 2026 6 key insights to help fight abortion stigma from our 2025 research March 6, 2026 New research: Quality provider-client interaction is key to enhanci …
Despite logistical, political and humanitarian obstacles, Ipas DRC has continued showing up for women and girls. We have doubled our efforts to continue providing essential sexual and reproductive health services where they are most needed.
Led by researchers from Ipas, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, and the ACTUATE project at DKT International, this study looks at how people across nine Ugandan districts experience abortion and postabortion care in public health facilities.
In rural Nepal, women’s lives have often been restricted by silence and unspoken rules. From menstruation taboos to misinformation on family planning and abortion, many young women are taught to accept harmful practices as normal. For years, Himali Khatri did too. “I am almost 40 years old, and until now, I have never received such knowledge about reproductive health,” she says.
A qualitative study by Ipas Bangladesh reveals how extreme weather events (EWEs) caused by climate change worsen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes for women and girls in coastal Bangladesh.
With unsafe abortion remaining a leading cause of maternal death in Nigeria, it is critical that women with disabilities have access to comprehensive reproductive health services—including contraception and safe abortion—free from fear, stigma, and sha …
Nigeria affirms right to abortion for survivors of sexual violence
Making schools safer for youth at risk of gender-based violence Background Each year, nearly 250 million children experience gender-based violence (GBV) in or around schools, according to UNESCO. In many low- and middle-income countries, this violence— …
Findings from literature reviews in Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mali A three-year project by Ipas and partners aims to deepen understanding and evaluate solutions to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination in secondary schools in Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mali.
Disability justice is not a side issue for Ipas—it is essential to achieving our mission. People with disabilities face some of the greatest barriers to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including abortion, and as a global reproductive justice …
In a world with increasing threats to people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, Ipas’s work is more vital than ever. We’re no stranger to today’s challenges, and our 50+ years of experience have prepared us well for this critical moment.
Here’s how Ipas works with local partners and humanitarian organizations to ensure that women and girls in crisis settings can access the sexual and reproductive health care they urgently need.
A high level gathering in South Africa in May 2025 brought together nearly 40 members of parliament from G20 countries, East and Southern Africa to discuss the economic benefits of investing in women’s health.
A new study using mystery clients reveals major gaps in access to abortion with pills in Kinshasa. Only 23% of pharmacies gave correct dosage info—putting people’s health at risk.
The PMAC model has demonstrated clear wins for clients (through personalized care) and the health system (by positioning pharmacies as accessible contraceptive outlets). But the third leg of the triangle – the provider – remains less understood: Can pharmacies profit while delivering these services?
In the aftermath of humanitarian crises, many communities are forced out of their settlements, increasing their vulnerability. In such challenging environments, transactional sex for food is the norm, and consequently, increased instances of rape and forced marriages.
The Make Way Project is a four-year initiative by Ipas Ethiopia and partners to expand access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for young people in Ethiopia—particularly those who have been displaced or who live with disabilities.