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Supporters of abortion rights around the world—including Ipas staff and partners—are marking International Safe Abortion Day today with diverse in-person and online activities. We know that every action—no matter how small—helps move us toward our goal …
Study Demand for Contraception after Self -Managed Medical Abortion: The Case of Nakuru County, Kenya Published in International Journal of Business and Social Science Conducted using data from 401 women receiving abortion with pills at 21 Ipas-support …
For over 50 years, we’ve resisted and persisted, working hard alongside our partners to achieve historic law and policy changes that have expanded reproductive rights and abortion access for millions around the world—from the Democratic Republic of Con …
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 …
When a 19-year-old in Ethiopia found herself pregnant, she made a chilling calculation. “I was sure [taking abortion pills] would either end the pregnancy or kill me,” she shared. “I preferred dying than my family hearing and getting angry with me.” He …
Search Results September 25, 2025 New study in Kenya shows how pharmacies can boost postabortion contraception September 19, 2025 Ipas research shows hidden barriers to abortion access for adolescents in Africa August 21, 2025 New study shows: Respectf …
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.
Study Mapping the journey—enhancing abortion care in Uganda’s health systems Published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health (2025) Led by researchers from Ipas, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, and the ACTUATE project at DKT International, this study looks …
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 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?