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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Pakadjuma neighborhood in Kinshasa’s Limete commune is known for its poor conditions, and a high prevalence of prostitution, criminality, rape and other forms of violence. Beneath this harsh reality, the area is …
Ever since she was in college, Nisa Anisa, Ipas Indonesia’s climate change specialist, has been passionate about women’s issues.
A powerful photovoice exhibition titled “Silent frames, loud voices” organized by Ipas and partners took place at an art gallery in Dhanmondi, Bangladesh. The evocative event featured 26 compelling photo stories captured by youth volunteers highlightin …
Download PDF view on BMC Search Results In humanitarian contexts, where abortion complications are a leading cause of maternal mortality, providing quality post-abortion care (PAC) is an important part of needed services. This paper describes the quali …
Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi’s life has been shaped by armed conflict. Born and raised amidst war, her experience echoes that of millions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A doctor driven to ease the suffering of war-displaced people, she works with Ipas …
Marking the 21st anniversary of the landmark Maputo Protocol, which guarantees extensive rights to African women and girls, Ipas hosted a two-day regional conference in Mozambique devoted to exploring the challenges and successes of implementing this fundamental treaty for gender equity.
Research indicates that the climate crisis has a significant impact on women’s reproductive health. However, the intersectionality between these two issues has not been adequately addressed in health development programs. In March of 2024, Ipas Indone …
When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, youth are their own best advocates—driving change, raising awareness and pushing for the health care and information they need most. That’s why Ipas empowers young leaders to champion sexual and reproduc …
Home 9 Search Results Young people are powerful and effective advocates for their own health and rights—and a growing force for reproductive justice around the world. Ipas recognizes the power of young people and works to center their voices and n …
Ipas Nepal is collaborating with women and girls, local health officials and community partners to ensure access to reproductive health care after climate disasters.
This report focuses on the damage Project 2025 would have on overseas development assistance and international cooperation.
In many rural coastal villages across Indonesia, the reality of the climate crisis is impossible to ignore. The communities are struggling with extreme heat and constant tidal flooding. In the Sigi and Donggala regencies, located about 2,204 km from th …
These two learning products – a project brief and a technical brief – describe the Ipas Development Foundation’s work to increase contraceptive uptake and continuation after self-managed medical abortion.
These three learning products — a market systems development plan (MSDP) overview, a workshop event summary, and a low fidelity process infographic — document our project’s efforts to understand, describe, and enhance the post-medication abortion contraceptive market in Pakistan
Seeking to more effectively protect and promote abortion rights in Africa, Ipas and key partners have launched CATALYSTS—an ambitious, Africa-led coalition of abortion rights advocates.
A new body of research from Ipas and ProFamilia Colombia demonstrates that telemedicine is a safe, effective, and accessible option for abortion with pills—breaking down barriers such as provider shortages, logistical challenges, and stigma. These thre …
The Received Social Support Scale (R3S) is a 9-item tool designed to measure social support received by people seeking abortion care.
Today’s dismissal offers only a delay to extremist politicians’ crusade to override the rights of pregnant people at all costs.
In most places in the world, people who identify as LGBTQ+ face high levels of stigma and discrimination when seeking reproductive health care—and Bolivia is no exception, according to research by Ipas and partners. Ipas Bolivia supported three recent …