As 2021 came to a close, reproductive freedom in the United States was hanging by a thread. The number of new state restrictions on abortion were at a record high and the U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overturn the constitutional right to abortion granted in Roe...
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Mexico’s Supreme Court declares criminalizing abortion unconstitutional
Ruling comes after years of advocacy by activists and organizations, including Ipas In a historic ruling that stands to expand reproductive rights across Mexico, the nation’s supreme court declared on Sept. 7 that laws criminalizing abortion are...
Hidalgo becomes third state in Mexico to legalize abortion
The Mexican state of Hidalgo made history on June 30 when it became the third state in the country to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Hidalgo joins the states of Oaxaca and Mexico City in changing its laws to guarantee the reproductive rights of women.
‘A great victory’
Researcher, physician and activist Mariana Romero on Argentina’s historic vote to legalize abortionMariana Romero, director of Ipas’s partner CEDES (Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad / Center for State and Society Studies), testified before both houses of...
In historic shift, Argentina legalizes abortion
The tireless work of abortion rights advocates paid off on Dec. 30 when Argentina’s senate voted to legalize abortion—an historic shift after the senate rejected a similar bill just two years ago.
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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.
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Our work began in 1973, with the provision of life-saving reproductive health technology for health systems in several countries. Since then, we have experienced amazing growth and change as an organization, but our singular commitment to expand access to legal...