Legal access to abortion and contraception in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was officially expanded in 2018, when the Maputo Protocol effectively became the law of the land. But much work remains to make accessible abortion care a reality.
Work Location: Africa
Creative works by Ipas and partners highlight research on youth abortion access in Africa
In Nigeria, Jigawa State moves forward with protections against gender-based violence
Ipas Malawi donates essential medical supplies to Ministry of Health
Got an abortion question? Ask Nurse Nisa
Ipas to lead new regional network for safe abortion in Francophone Africa
A bold new effort to coordinate and catalyze the safe abortion movement across Francophone Africa is under way.
Ugandan medical student speaks out on Helms Amendment
Kizza Blair is a fourth-year medical student in Uganda and a member of Medical Students for Choice. In this Q&A, we ask him about the value of safe abortion care and the impact of the Helms Amendment, a U.S. law that restricts U.S. foreign assistance funding for abortion services and disproportionately affects Black and brown women in low- and middle-income countries.
Ipas honored for outstanding COVID-19 response in the DRC
Ipas honored for outstanding COVID-19 response in the DRC
Zambia
South Africa
Nigeria
Mozambique
Malawi
Francophone Africa
Ethiopia
Africa Alliance
Ipas Malawi: 2019-2023 Strategic Plan
Comprehensive Abortion Care Needs and Opportunities in Francophone West Africa: Situational Assessment Results
Conclusions de l’analyse situationnelle : besoins et opportunités pour une prise en charge des soins complets d’avortement en Afrique de l’Ouest francophone
Enhancing the quality of abortion care: Successful initiatives to improve clinical skills and facility services
This report looks at initiatives in four countries—Nigeria, Nepal, Ghana and Zambia—where Ipas is working with governments, communities and other partners to provide clinical and programmatic support to providers and health-care facilities.