Stories from around the Network

In January 2025, violent clashes broke out in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and North Kivu province, worsening a decades-long conflict and leaving a devastating trail of suffering and destruction.

Early in his career, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) director Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda, then a coordinator with a refugee agency, was confronted with the plight of women and girls who had suffered sexual violence fleeing Central African Republic for refuge in DRC.

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled to recognize abortion as a human right in a case centered around Beatriz, a young woman in El Salvador whose pregnancy threatened her health and life.

Despite immense challenges to our work by anti-rights extremists in the past year, we’ve stood resolute in our commitment to fight for everyone’s right to determine their own future. The stories here showcase some of our most impactful work in recent years, including our 2024 initiatives.

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.

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.

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.