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.
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Global study reveals medical students’ demand for comprehensive abortion education
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 Conducted by Ipas...
Ipas IDF’s project helps youth make better decisions about contraception
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.
Expanding family planning access in Indonesia: Tackling myths, boosting clinical skills and challenging patriarchy
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 quality of access to...
Promoting the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls in the heart of Pakadjuma
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 home to young...
One-on-one with Ipas Indonesia’s climate change specialist
Ever since she was in college, Nisa Anisa, Ipas Indonesia’s climate change specialist, has been passionate about women’s issues.
‘Silent frames, loud voices’ youth photovoice exhibition unveils community stories in Bangladesh
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 highlighting critical...
The Magnitude and Severity of Abortion-Related Complications
Referral Hospital in Jigawa State, a fragile setting–Results of the AMoCo study
Assessing post-abortion care using the WHO quality of care framework for maternal and newborn health: a cross-sectional study in two African hospitals in humanitarian settings
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 quality of PAC in two hospitals supported by an international...
Healing in the heart of conflict: A typical day for Ipas DRC’s Dr. Buyibuyi
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 and partners to...
The climate crisis and women’s reproductive health: A call for collaboration
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 Indonesia held a...
5 ways youth are powerful advocates for reproductive justice
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 reproductive health and...
Strengthening youth sexual and reproductive health and rights
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5 ways Ipas is helping build climate-resilient health systems in Nepal
Ipas Nepal is collaborating with women and girls, local health officials and community partners to ensure access to reproductive health care after climate disasters.
Project 2025: An Anti-Gender Promise to Upend Foreign Assistance and Multilateralism
This report focuses on the damage Project 2025 would have on overseas development assistance and international cooperation.
Through the lens: Youth snapshots of climate crisis impacts on reproductive health in Indonesia
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 the capital city,...
Post Medication Abortion Contraception (PMAC) Project Pakistan
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
The Received Social Support Scale (R3S) for Abortion Care Seekers
The Received Social Support Scale (R3S) is a 9-item tool designed to measure social support received by people seeking abortion care.
Ipas research uncovers reproductive health challenges for Bolivia’s LGBTQ+ community
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 studies that...
O que é o aborto com pílulas?
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