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 religious texts...
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Ipas Pakistan leads critical dialogue on reproductive health and gender-based violence
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 between...
A chatbot is helping Elizabeth Martínez and migrants like her reclaim bodily autonomy
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.
7 ways Ipas is fighting child marriage, teenage pregnancy and school dropout
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 is often denied...
Stakeholder perceptions of midwife-led, woman-centered comprehensive abortion care in Kinshasa
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 on Comprehensive...
Voices on choice: Exploring public opinion and attitudes on abortion in India
Abortion has been legally accessible in India for over five decades. However, there has never been a large-scale survey that goes beyond legal frameworks to explore public opinion and attitudes toward abortion.
The Geneva Consensus Declaration in Action
Why advocates and policymakers should be concerned, and what can be done
How this Indonesian peer mentor is helping fight child marriage and school dropout
Aditya aka Dhito Raditya, a 20-year-old law student from Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, is passionate about peer mentorship and volunteering. His dedication to making a difference is fueled by the goal of ending child marriage and school dropout in his region.
Breaking the cycle of gender-based violence: Ipas Bolivia’s all-in approach
For over 25 years, Ipas Bolivia has been a trailblazer in advancing the rights of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)—raising awareness and pushing for proactive solutions. Unlike many initiatives focused mainly on responding to violence, Ipas Bolivia...
One-on-one with Ipas Nepal’s specialist on climate justice, gender, and sexual and reproductive health and rights
Khusbu Poudel, Ipas Nepal’s program coordinator for climate justice, gender, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, didn’t fully grasp the extent to which women’s and girls’ bodily autonomy is affected during climate crises until she joined Ipas two years ago.
Rolling out the CTS Nexus Strategy in the Democratic Republic of Congo
For International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo officially launched their Child Marriage, Teen Pregnancy and School Dropout (CTS) strategy during a major awareness-raising event in Tshikapa, Kasaï province, attended by over...
Dra. Violeta: Artificial Intelligence to combat sexual violence
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.
An election that could shape women’s rights worldwide
“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.”
Measurement of Abortion Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Intentions (KAPI): Guidance for the application of survey items developed by Ipas
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.
One-on-one with youth volunteer from Bangladesh: Abida Sultana
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.
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Protect reproductive freedomFor 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 determine our own...
Expanding abortion access along key migration routes
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Impacts of the climate crisis on communities, the health system, and sexual and reproductive health and rights in Samburu County, Kenya
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.
Climate change and its silent impact on sexual and reproductive health in Nepal
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.
Strengthening sisterhood: Promoting justice by deconstructing religious gender norms in Indonesia
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.