Topic: Abortion VCAT
A man and a woman are having a discussion in a pharmacy about medical abortion services in Kenya. The woman, wearing a white coat, stands behind a counter with medicine boxes, including Femiplan. A sign with a QR code is displayed between them.
November 6, 2024

In the heart of Kenya, from the bustling urban center of Kiambu to the rural landscapes of Kakamega, a quiet revolution in the delivery of medical abortion services is taking place through the Medical Abortion Self Use (MASU) project.

A group of people is participating in an outdoor group activity. One person sits in the center, connected to others by red strings extending outward, each held by a standing participant. They are all holding pieces of paper, engaged in the exercise.
March 25, 2024

Dr. Deeb Shrestha Dango, a dedicated OB-GYN and head of health systems and policy for Ipas Nepal, has stood at the forefront of this transformation. Navigating a shifting landscape of abortion rights and stigma, she has fought to expand abortion access in Nepal for over twenty years.