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A study conducted by researchers from Ipas Development Foundation and partners, this study examines national survey data to understand the growing use of self-managed abortion (SMA) in India. The research confirms that SMA—using abortion pills outside of a clinic—has become much more common and is a safe and effective option, especially in early pregnancy.
We’re inspired by our staff and partners around the world who persevere in the face of tremendous challenges. Here are seven changemakers to inspire us all.
In January 2025, violent clashes broke out in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and North Kivu province, worsening a decades-long conflict and leaving a devastating trail of suffering and destruction.
Early in his career, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) director Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda, then a coordinator with a refugee agency, was confronted with the plight of women and girls who had suffered sexual violence fleeing Central African Republic for refuge in DRC.
For over 50 years, Ipas has worked to ensure that reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception, are available and accessible to all. In this report, we’re proud to share some of the key impacts of our work in 2024.
Ipas’s 2024 research provides crucial evidence on abortion access, care quality, and stigma reduction. With 26 studies in 15 peer-reviewed journals across nine countries, these findings inform policy, improve health services, and advance SRHR worldwide.
In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, young girls face barriers to their dreams due to unwanted pregnancies and gender-based violence. Limited access to sexual health information and contraception restricts their choices—yet some, like 17-year-old Marie, fight for a brighter future. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
Late on Friday, January 24, President Trump doubled down on his administration’s anti-abortion policies, reinstating the harmful Global Gag Rule, rejoining the non-binding Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD), and strengthening the Hyde Amendment. “These …
With accurate information on abortion with pills, people can safely end a pregnancy on their own terms—and will know what to expect during the abortion process. Abortion with pills puts power in people’s hands and gives them control over their own bodies and reproductive choices.
Ritah Anindo’s childhood was marked by poverty, crime and violence. Growing up in Korogocho, an informal settlement in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, meant that the 27-year-old advocate for youth rights witnessed how deeply intertwined these challenges w …
On his inauguration day, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders, making real what Project 2025 promised. We at Ipas condemn these actions, aimed at rolling back domestic and foreign policies, and ignoring—or violating—basic human rights, par …
We work globally to improve access to abortion and contraception so that every person can determine their own future. We are committed to reproductive justice. We believe in democracy, human rights and access to unbiased information on sexual and repro …
Rahima, a religion-based NGO in Jakarta, Indonesia, aims to create a world where justice and equity prevail for all women. Founded in 1999, the organization elevates female scholars—known as ulama—who can advocate for and facilitate the translation of …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled to recognize abortion as a human right in a case centered around Beatriz, a young woman in El Salvador whose pregnancy threatened her health and life.
On December 4, 2024, Ipas Pakistan marked the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a transformative event in Islamabad: “Unpacking Reproductive Health Responses for Saving Lives and Well-being.” The gathering explored the crucial link …
Despite immense challenges to our work by anti-rights extremists in the past year, we’ve stood resolute in our commitment to fight for everyone’s right to determine their own future. The stories here showcase some of our most impactful work in recent years, including our 2024 initiatives.
To meet the need for reproductive health care among migrants in Mexico, Ipas and partners created the first-ever Spanish-language chatbot especially for migrants.
Ipas recognizes the power of young people and works to center their voices and needs in all that we do. We believe that all young people deserve the right to make their own informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. But this right i …
Header image: Aimee Olenga is a midwife that has provided care and support for women and newborns for over 16 years. She currently works at the Kintambo Maternity, which is one of the largest maternities in Kinshasa. In 2019, Aimee was trained by Ipas …