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Sexual violence is a cross-border crisis that deeply impacts the lives of women and girls in Latin America. Bolivia faces one of the highest rates of sexual violence in the region.
“The current election in the U.S. is one of the most critical elections for the future of women’s rights, sexual and reproductive rights, and the right to safe and legal abortion,” says Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda, Director of Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo. “The toughening of laws that began with the Dobbs decision set a detrimental direction; and this election will decide the fate of women in the U.S. and worldwide.”
The Abortion Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Intentions (KAPI) Survey with optional add-on supplements, developed by Ipas, is a comprehensive resource designed to assess and enhance community understanding, attitudes and support around abortion care.
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Abida Sultana is confident that her studies in English and Literature gives her a unique perspective when exploring the stories about sexual and reproductive health and rights in different cultural contexts.
Protect reproductive freedom For over 50 years, Ipas has supported communities around the world to ensure access to abortion and contraception for all. Now a global anti-rights movement is bent on taking away our right to control our own bodies and det …
Mexico Home 9 Search Results Driven by factors like violence, gangs, climate change and economic hardship, an estimated 25 million people, half of them women, migrate across Latin America each year. Many arrive at Mexico’s southern border—includin …
Despite advancements in safe abortion care around the world, the playing field is far from level. Some people have easy access to quality care, while others face significant barriers.
Our research shows how people and the health system in Samburu County, Kenya, are impacted in numerous ways by the climate crisis—and articulates how healthy people and communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Amidst the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal faces a dual reality: breathtaking landscapes and formidable environmental challenges. Research by Ipas Nepal shows that beyond the snow-capped summits and lush valleys lies a quieter battle—one that adversely affects women’s health and rights.
There has been considerable progress in gender equality in Indonesia, yet significant challenges remain that impede women from reaching their full potential. The situation is complex, shaped by numerous factors, including culture and religion.
Ipas Ethiopia is a regional leader in connecting women and girls with reproductive health care.
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.
Study International support for abortion education in medical schools: results of a global online survey to explore abortion willingness, intentions, and attitudes among medical students in 85 countries Published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health C …
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.
This year, International Safe Abortion Day centers around the theme of abortion solidarity—uniting communities across borders, generations and movements to uphold the right to safe abortion and advance reproductive justice. At Ipas, we’ve spent 50 year …
Family Planning (FP) has been on the Indonesian government’s agenda since the 1950s. This program aims to prevent maternal and child deaths. However, access to FP services remains uneven across Indonesia’s 38 provinces. Geographic conditions, the quali …
Poverty, prostitution, insecurity, and precarious living conditions are the hallmarks of the Pakadjuma neighborhood in Kinshasa. The insecurity in this neighborhood is compounded by extreme poverty, pushing many women to engage in survival activities, often at the expense of their health.
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.
This year, over four billion people in more than 40 countries have already or will be going to the polls. As anti-rights groups intensify their efforts to roll back progress on gender justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and access to abortion and reproductive health care, the stakes have never been higher.