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Ipas has been working globally for over 50 years to advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraception. www.ipas.org https://linktr.ee/ipasorg

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Ipas@ipas.org · last wk.

Reproductive health care should be there when a person needs it. But for many people with disabilities, barriers to accessibility can put care out of reach before an appointment even begins. See how Ipas is putting disability justice into action: buff.ly/BCYasJG

Disability justice is reproductive justice. Everyone has the right to make decisions about their body and health. But for people with disabilities, that right is often denied by health systems that ignore their needs. Ipas logo in orange at bottomMore than one in five women globally has a disability. Yet across the world, people with disabilities are routinely denied access to health care, with devastating consequences for their autonomy and well-being. (Source: https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2018/12/the-empowerment-of-women-and-girls-with-disabilities) Disability justice isn’t just about making accommodations so people with disabilities can access spaces or information. It’s an invitation to radically rethink systems.At Ipas, inclusion is not a checkbox. It’s a transformation. That’s why we are: • Co-creating programs with organizations of persons with disabilities • Making our training tools and digital resources accessible • Auditing our internal systems through a gender equality and social inclusion lens
Ipas@ipas.org · last mo.

At Ipas, we believe that freedom includes the ability to make your own reproductive choices without fear, shame, or barriers. We’re working toward a future where everyone can access abortion and contraception with dignity.

Bold image declaring "REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHT" repeated three times in yellow, orange, and grey on a dark blue, dashed-pattern background, with the orange "Ipas" logo centered at the bottom.
Ipas@ipas.org · last mo.

People tell Sara Jin Li she is resilient. She’d rather not have to be. Our Unbreakable Threads series wraps up with this powerful essay in which Li reckons with the story she has told about her own survival and what it cost to keep telling it. buff.ly/cB3yM5N

What doesn't kill you Sara Jin Li, United StatesI didn’t ask to be resilient. I would trade every accomplishment in my life if it meant not knowing how human beings can live through abysmal circumstances at great cost. People tell me I’ve gone through a lot, and all I can think is: But I didn’t ask to do that.
Ipas@ipas.org · last mo.

🧡🌈HAPPY PRIDE!!🧡🌈 What do LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights have in common? Both are all about bodily autonomy. These fights for justice are inseparable!

"Pride and repro justice: how and why they're intertwined" Ipas logo at bottomReproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights are all about the human right to bodily autonomy—the right to control one’s own sexuality, gender identity/expression, health and reproduction, and to do so safely and with dignity.BildBild
Ipas@ipas.org · last mo.

During Pride month and every month, Ipas is fighting for a world where every person has bodily autonomy and can access the health care they deserve. 🏳️‍🌈

Rainbow-colored text reads, "Bodily autonomy is a human right." Ipas logo is at bottom.
Ipas@ipas.org · 2mo ago

Happy Juneteenth! Today - and every day - we remember that reproductive justice and racial justice are intertwined and indivisible. Ipas is working to ensure that ALL people have bodily autonomy and can access the essential health care they need.

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Ipas@ipas.org · 2mo ago

Our Unbreakable Threads series continues with an essay from political scientist Dr. Aysha Sana reflecting on marriage without children—by choice. We hope you’ll read and share this essay—and consider what becomes possible when women are trusted to define a full life for themselves. buff.ly/bnXWyV5

Text reads: A no to motherhood is a yes to me, Aysha Sana, India. Small text at bottom reads Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice. Ipas logo is at bottom right. Text reads: "My partner and I recently marked 10 years of marriage—without children, by choice. What began as a practical plan to delay parenthood to focus on completing our PhDs evolved into a conscious, mutual decision to live childfree. As a woman and a political scientist, this decision has come with deep reflection: on what motherhood means to me, whether I truly desired it, on what I value and wish to pursue in life, on what fulfillment and family means to me, and on the larger ideas and structures that shape womanhood, family, and the weight of societal expectations." Small text at bottom reads www.ipas.org/UnbreakableThreads
Ipas@ipas.org · 2mo ago

Ipas will be participating in the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in Lisbon June 14-18. We’ll be sharing research findings and successful programs from places like Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit us at Booth 25!

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Ipas@ipas.org · 2mo ago

Our Unbreakable Threads series continues with "A doubly (un)comfortable decision." In her poem, human rights lawyer and activist Orlidy Inoa Lazala offers a powerful reflection on what it means to make a deeply personal decision in a context shaped by fear, stigma, and punishment. buff.ly/AO1lttp

Main text reads: A doubly (un)comfortable decision, Orlidy Inoa Lazala. Small text at bottom reads: Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice. Ipas logo at bottom right.That everything happens quickly That there's nothing to ask, given the instructions That a hint of sadness but also relief invades me And that I am more resilient than I think
Ipas@ipas.org · 3mo ago

Our Unbreakable Threads series continues with We resist to exist: An East African queer resilience story. Kenyan lawyer and activist Sayo writes about living as a queer woman in the advocacy and legal sector, where “normal” often means hiding parts of yourself just to stay safe. buff.ly/PxkmwFT

We resist to exist: An East African queer resilience story. Sayo Stephannie Esther, Kenya Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice Ipas"Resilience, as a feature of queer existence, requires a practical reckoning with those societal norms. Ultimately, queer rage is worn like a second skin, and mentally, we are constantly battling with our reality. For me, the work within the community sometimes translates into avoidance and deflection. Focusing on everyone else's rights being violated, often forgetting to introspect on my very own."
Ipas@ipas.org · 3mo ago

Abortion access is shaped by language, immigration status, and who is supported when they walk through a clinic door. In "Three Honduran women," Edith Romero honors the chosen family who held her through her abortion when systems—and sometimes even family ties—fell short. buff.ly/44tU81S

Three Honduran Women, Edith Romero, United States. Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice IpasWe were lucky to be there Our lives not currently in danger But I bled through the weekend And I had a nightmare about mi papa Shaming me— “Oh hija, what have you done?” We carried each other’s secrets We wove our shame together In that cold, crowded room we all helped each other carry the weight
Ipas@ipas.org · 4mo ago

How is reproductive health impacted by climate change? We asked 100s of people around the world, as our researchers work to understand how climate disasters impact repro health—and what we can do about it. We’re sharing 3 key impacts we’ve heard over & over again. buff.ly/mQydPJ3 Art by @animarcita

Bold text reads "How is your reproductive health impacted by climate change?" An illustration of a woman carrying water in a vessel on her head is at bottom. Ipas logo in orange at bottom left. 1. Access to abortion and contraception is challenging—or nonexistent—during climate disasters. People who flee hurriedly during a disaster may forget to bring their contraception. And once displaced, people have a harder time connecting with health-care centers and pharmacies, which are sometimes closed or destroyed.2. Sexual violence and unwanted pregnancy increase during climate disasters. Being confined to their homes or a shelter puts women and girls at higher risk for sexual violence and unwanted pregnancy. They face the same risks if they must walk farther to gather food and water during or after a crisis.3. Child marriage is more common in places ravaged by climate change. Families sink into poverty in the face of repeated climate disasters, and many parents view early marriage as the only way to safeguard their daughter’s future—or put food on the table. Yet early marriage often ends up trapping girls in poverty and abuse, with little ability to prevent pregnancy or make their own reproductive health choices.
Ipas@ipas.org · 4mo ago

We’re continuing our Unbreakable Threads series with "Dalit daughters demand justice" by Rakshya Khadgi. We’re honored to share her essay that confronts how caste, gender and poverty determine whose suffering is acknowledged and whose lives are treated as disposable. buff.ly/k6Qajvw

Bold hot pink text on a patterned tan background reads "Dalit daughters demand justice." Smaller text on the next line reads "Rakshya Khadgi, Nepal" Tiny hot pink text at bottom says "Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice." The Ipas logo is at bottom right. Text on white background reads: "I think about this often: In my country Nepal, Dalit daughters' names are spoken aloud only after they are gone. I am tired of condolences. I am tired of statements of concern that arrive like wilted flowers, always too late, always too soft. I am tired of silencing; I am tired of negligence. Why do they have to die to be heard?" Tiny pink text at bottom reads: www.ipas.org/UnbreakableThreads
Ipas@ipas.org · 4mo ago

Can you inherit resilience? This poet says you can. Ana Karen Flores traces what is carried across borders and generations: food and laughter, silence and sacrifice, grief and gratitude. The result is a powerful meditation on inherited resilience. We hope you'll give it a read! buff.ly/I3MwER0

Bold yellow text on a patterned orange background reads "Gorditas de azúcar" Smaller white text below that reads "Ana Karen Flores, United States." Tiny yellow text at bottom: "Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice." Ipas logo is at bottom right.Two verses of poetry on a white background read: "They did not give me a perfect world— They gave me gorditas de azúcar laughter at kitchen tables veranos en Monterrey. They gave me my voice at the sacrifice of their silence. They gave me half-truths, legacies I didn't ask for. but carry anyway." Tiny text at bottom reads "www.ipas.org/UnbreakableThreads"
Ipas@ipas.org · 5mo ago

Earlier this month, we launched Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice—a writing series on resilience, bodily autonomy, and reproductive freedom. Today, we’re excited to share this compelling essay from Ghana: buff.ly/Y6U7hSV

Bold orange text on a patterned yellow background reads "But what if your husband wants kids?" The line below that in a smaller font reads, "Ursula M. Abanga, Ghana." At bottom in small type it says "Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice." The Ipas logo is at bottom right. Text reads "When the body you've lived in your whole life is still quite foreign to you, it hits different when people external to that body tell you how to live in it, especially when you're just learning to make peace with an existence you'll probably never understand," Small text at bottom reads www.ipas.org/UnbrekableThreads
Devex@devex.com · 5mo ago

What does it take to turn bold ideas into solutions that reach millions? Join Devex and The Audacious Project to explore how collaborative philanthropy is scaling impact across health, climate, education, and economic opportunity. 🗓 April 9 | ⏰ 9 a.m. ET | dvx.cm/yuljrr

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Ipas@ipas.org · 5mo ago

This International Women's Day, we're proud to introduce a new series of commissioned essays: "Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice." In this first offering, Lori Hayes shares the heartbreaking story of ending a wanted pregnancy just before Roe v. Wade was overturned. buff.ly/Vi4AdKj

Bold yellow text on a bright pink patterned background reads "Bernadette mattered. My abortion mattered." Smaller white text underneath reads "Lori Hayes, United States" At bottom in the Ipas logo in white and small text that reads "Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice." Text reads "The day after my second-trimester abortion, I woke up to the news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. It was June 24, 2022, and like many women across the country, I was devastated. But my circumstances made the headlines hit differently." Small decorative text at the bottom reads "www.ipas.org/UnbreakableThreads"
Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 5mo ago

@ipas.org has secured a major funding boost from The Audacious Project to expand access to safe abortion & contraception in 10 high-need countries. 🏵️The goal: prevent 16.3M unsafe abortions & avert 39,000 maternal deaths by 2032. ✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social @skollfoundation.bsky.social 📖⬇️ & 🔁🙏

Ipas Gets Major Funding Boost For Safe Abortion Initiatives - Health Policy Watch

The US based reproductive rights organisation Ipas has secured a substantial grant from The Audacious Project to expand global access to abortion and

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Ipas@ipas.org · 5mo ago

"“The abortion ecosystem needs to shift, but we don’t wait for everything to change. We leverage every single positive step as quickly as possible into tangible services for women, that is the only way for us to protect women’s lives.” —Dr Jean-Claude Mulunda, director Ipas DRC,

Ipas Gets Major Funding Boost For Safe Abortion Initiatives - Health Policy Watch

The US based reproductive rights organisation Ipas has secured a substantial grant from The Audacious Project to expand global access to abortion and

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Ipas@ipas.org · 5mo ago

OUR AUDACIOUS VISION By 2032, we'll prevent: 16.3 million unsafe abortions 22.6 million unintended pregnancies 39,000 maternal deaths By 2040, we’ll reduce unsafe abortion by 30% in 10 high-need countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. buff.ly/ck3fVMi

Four women stand outdoors in bright colored clothing. Text reads "Ipas: preventing unsafe abortion by removing systemic, legal and social barriers to care." The logos for Ipas and The Audacious project are at bottom
Ipas@ipas.org · 5mo ago

Today Ipas is proud to share that with significant new support from The Audacious Project, we are accelerating our work globally in ways that will transform millions of lives. We're proud to stand with a global cohort of projects pursuing bold ideas to address urgent challenges. buff.ly/ck3fVMi

Extra-bold white letters on a bright blue background spell "The Audacious Project"Dark text on white background reads "Our audacious idea is to prevent 16.3 million unsafe abortions over the next seven years by scaling our work across 10 countries - reducing annual unsafe abortions by approximately 30% of current levels." Ipas logo at bottomDark text on white background reads "This work will prevent millions of unsafe abortions and unintended pregnancies, will save more than 40,000 lives, and will give millions of women the chance to determine their own future." Ipas logo is at bottomDark text on a yellow background reads "We'll reduce unsafe abortion by 30% in 10 high-need countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America by 2040." Ipas logo is at bottom.
Ipas@ipas.org · 6mo ago

To protect #GenderEquality, #SRHR, #humanrights we must: ✅️ Understand their tactics ✅️ Counter the professionalised opposition ✅️ Invest in our own youth leadership Read the report now to learn more: buff.ly/0icmc4i #shedecides

Future-Proofing: The Professionalization of an Anti-Rights Youth Generation

The report, Future-Proofing: The Professionalization of an Anti-Rights Youth Generation, examines the recruitment, funding, coordination, and mobilization of young people within anti-rights movements.

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@shedecides.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Out now! 📢 A new report from #SheDecides champion @ipas.org reveals the strategic professionalisation of young people into anti-rights agendas. If we want to protect #reprorights, #GenderEquality #HumanRights we must understand the tactics being used to undermine them. www.ipas.org/resource/fut...

Future-Proofing: The Professionalization of an Anti-Rights Youth Generation - Ipas

The report, Future-Proofing: The Professionalization of an Anti-Rights Youth Generation, examines the recruitment, funding, coordination, and mobilization of young people within anti-rights movements.

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Ipas@ipas.org · 6mo ago

New U.S. aid agreements called Memorandums of Understanding offer funds but have heavy strings attached. According to Dr. JE Musoba Kitui, director of Ipas Africa Alliance: "The Government is basically getting arm-twisted to stop providing abortion care." @thelancet.com buff.ly/vKp77os

Ipas@ipas.org · 6mo ago

The latest iteration of the Global Gag Rule is "despicable and unacceptable" - it restricts U.S. foreign aid recipients from engaging in abortion-related work, or working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion; gender equality; and LGBTQI+ rights. Read Ipas's full statement: buff.ly/DzIZDvP

Bold text on a yellow background reads: "Breaking: the expanded Global Gag Rule. 'Bullying individual countries' governments into complying with anti-rights and extremist ideology is despicable and unacceptable.' Statement from Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO." Ipas logo is at bottom left.