Findings from literature reviews in Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mali
A three-year project by Ipas and partners aims to deepen understanding and evaluate solutions to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination in secondary schools in Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mali.
For women in Uganda, the experience of seeking and receiving quality abortion care within the public health system can be a challenge due to a restrictive law and abortion stigma. Research shows that high-quality abortion care is client-centered and provided by clinicians that are trained in compassionate communication to improve a client’s experience.
Here’s how Ipas works with local partners and humanitarian organizations to ensure that women and girls in crisis settings can access the sexual and reproductive health care they urgently need.
A high level gathering in South Africa in May 2025 brought together nearly 40 members of parliament from G20 countries, East and Southern Africa to discuss the economic benefits of investing in women’s health.
A new study using mystery clients reveals major gaps in access to abortion with pills in Kinshasa. Only 23% of pharmacies gave correct dosage info—putting people’s health at risk.
This publication offers a new definition of sexual and reproductive wellbeing and a short measure to assess it, shifting attention toward whether people are able to live the sexual and reproductive lives they want, not just whether services were delivered.
The PMAC model has demonstrated clear wins for clients (through personalized care) and the health system (by positioning pharmacies as accessible contraceptive outlets). But the third leg of the triangle – the provider – remains less understood: Can pharmacies profit while delivering these services?
In cyclone-affected communities in Bangladesh, researchers found that extreme weather can make it harder for people to get the sexual and reproductive health care and information they need, and that marginalized groups, such as low-income and displaced people, experience the most severe disruptions.
In Argentina, a 2020 law change provided the opportunity to explore how legal reform impacts access to quality care. This study found that while the safety of abortion care in the study sites remained consistent, legal reform expanded access to safe abortion services up to 15 weeks, especially for disadvantaged women.
In the aftermath of humanitarian crises, many communities are forced out of their settlements, increasing their vulnerability. In such challenging environments, transactional sex for food is the norm, and consequently, increased instances of rape and forced marriages.
The study found that clients in both groups were highly satisfied with their care. It also found that telemedicine was as effective as in-person care when clients received clear, comprehensive guidance, reinforcing telemedicine as a strong option for expanding access, quality, and equity.
The Make Way Project is a four-year initiative by Ipas Ethiopia and partners to expand access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for young people in Ethiopia—particularly those who have been displaced or who live with disabilities.