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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 · Nov 20
Hello Bluesky! We're happy to see so many partner orgs and friends here. If you're meeting us for the first time, Ipas has worked globally for 50+ years to ensure that reproductive health services, including abortion and contraception, are available and accessible to all. www.ipas.org #reprorights
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With the support of our community of partners and donors, Ipas is changing lives. We couldn’t be more grateful to have you with us in our fight to ensure abortion and contraception access for all. We’re proud to share this overview of what we accomplished in 2025: www.ipas.org/impact
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Disability Justice IS reproductive justice ALL the time. Case in point: we inadvertently posted this message previously without alt text included. We thank the diligent Bluesky user who pointed this oversight out to us, and we've corrected it here. Sometimes allyship means listening and adjusting!
Yellow text on an orange background reads "Reproductive justice is impossible without disability justice." Ipas logo is in white at bottom right.
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Disability Justice IS reproductive justice.

Disability justice isn’t just about making accommodations so people with disabilities can access spaces or information. It’s a lens. A leadership model. An invitation to radically rethink systems. buff.ly/z5DO1Tx
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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At Ipas, we believe that reproductive justice is impossible without disability justice. Our work in Nigeria is just one example of how we’re advancing disability-inclusive repro health care. We invite you to learn more about our work and Munira Ibrahim Saleh's story on our website: buff.ly/z5DO1Tx
Munira Ibrahim Saleh smiles into the camera wearing a light yellow embroidered head covering. Text reads "Munira's story inspires us to keep going" Munira walks outdoors on a dirt road. Text reads "Munira is pursuing a master’s degree at Nigeria’s Gombe State University. She also works as a program officer for the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities—an organization in Gombe State trained by Ipas and our local partner SAIF Foundation on disability-inclusive reproductive health care." Photo of Munira and Health provider Hannatu Tila inside the health facility. Munira is seated and Hannatu is smiling with her hand on Munira's shoulder. Text reads "After more than three years of trainings and community programs for disability-inclusive care by Ipas and SAIF Foundation, Munira says the health-care experiences of people with disabilities in Gombe State are improving. Health center infrastructure is more accessible, and people with disabilities are getting the specialized care they need. “We’ve really had a lot of changes. And those barriers and gaps have reduced drastically,” Munira says."
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Even louder, for the people in the back: Abortion is a human right!

#justice #humanrights #equalrights #womensright #reprosky #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice #abortionishealthcare #prochoice #abortionrights #abortion #womensrights #feminism #mybodymychoice #feminist #stopthebans
Graphic text reads "Abortion is a Human Right." Ipas org logo at bottom. Graphic text reads "Abortion is a Human Right." Ipas org logo at bottom. Graphic text reads "Abortion is a Human Right." Ipas org logo at bottom. Graphic text reads "Abortion is a Human Right." Ipas org logo at bottom.
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The pre-conference Global Safe Abortion Dialogue #GSAD brought together the global abortion community to plan how to protect and advance rights and access worldwide. 🌍💪

@globalaffairs.canada.ca @norad.no @ipas.org @who.int @fosfeminista.bsky.social @amplifychange.org #ICFP2025
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This week on @reprosfightback.bsky.social I talk to the wonderful Anu Kumar with @ipas.org about the implications of the loss of US foreign assistance and how we can reimagine US foreign assistance for a better world. #podcast
reprosfightback.bsky.social rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 24d
This week on the #podcast, Anu Kumar, President and CEO at @ipas.org, sits down to talk with us about the current status of U.S. foreign assistance and how we can reimagine it for the better. Now streaming on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and Pandora: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Reimagining U.S. Foreign Assistance
Podcast Episode · rePROs Fight Back · 11/04/2025 · 39m
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November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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We want you to see what our staff see all the time: Girls who are incredibly resilient in the face of grave challenges to their health and future. At #ICFP we hosted a photo exhibition highlighting girls’ lived experiences. Not at ICFP? We’ve created a virtual exhibit on our website: buff.ly/jf0KVwu
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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This week on the #podcast, Anu Kumar, President and CEO at @ipas.org, sits down to talk with us about the current status of U.S. foreign assistance and how we can reimagine it for the better. Now streaming on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and Pandora: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Reimagining U.S. Foreign Assistance
Podcast Episode · rePROs Fight Back · 11/04/2025 · 39m
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November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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At Ipas, Our comprehensive approach to reproductive health care has always included both contraception to prevent pregnancy and quality abortion care when needed. We invite you to learn more about how we’re expanding access to contraception on this new page on our website! buff.ly/FR74kGZ
October 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Supporters of abortion rights around the world—including Ipas staff and partners—are marking International Safe Abortion Day. Click below to learn how Ipas teams around the globe are taking action to help raise awareness that abortion is essential health care and a human right.
September 28: Demanding abortion access for all
September 28: Demanding abortion access for all
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September 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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“The humanitarian situation remains unpredictable, but our determination is unwavering,” —Dr. Justin Mumbere, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) health system officer.

Our team in the DRC is truly heroic in their efforts amid the ongoing violent conflict. Read more:
Crisis and care: Navigating reproductive health in DRC’s conflict zones
Despite logistical, political and humanitarian obstacles, Ipas DRC has continued showing up for women and girls. We have doubled our efforts to continue providing essential sexual and reproductive…
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September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Really it’s as simple as that.
Text reads: It's not "pro life" It's forced birth. Ipas logo in orange at bottom.
August 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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@ipas.org is proud to join forces with @guttmacher.org @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @globaljusticec.bsky.social @ifwhenhow.bsky.social and other partners to get this important message out!
guttmacher.org Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · Aug 26
Abortion bans are costing people their health, safety, and lives.

This UN review of the US’s human rights record is our chance to demand accountability.

#ReproRights #HumanRights

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US abortion rights under review at the United Nations
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August 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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In case you missed Night Cap last night.
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Trump Calls Putin Before Meeting Zelensky | USAID Crisis & Global Health Fallout
NightCap with Dr. Nola Haynes | Episode 9
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August 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Night Cap is live on @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social. Join the chat with Dr.Anu Kumar CEO & President of Ipas. Ipas focusses on international women’s health. She shares how the impact of USAID collapsing impacts real lives around the world everyday. Join us!

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LIVE NOW: Trump Calls Putin Before Meeting Zelensky | USAID Crisis & Global Health Fallout | NightCap
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August 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Happy International Youth Day! Learn how Ipas youth across the world are leveraging technology to enable access to SRHR services and information. @ipas.org
August 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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For #InternationalYouthDay Ipas asked the question: How has technology allowed youth in your country to access SRHR? Check out the answers in the thread! You can learn more about Ipas's work with youth here: buff.ly/45PDGfo @ipasasr.bsky.social 🧵
Small text on upper right reads "International Youth Day 2025." Slide title reads "How has technology enabled youth in your country to access SRHR? Let's hear from Ipas and youth across the globe." Small photos of youth are across the bottom third of the image, and the Ipas logo is in orange at bottom left.
August 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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2025 has already been a record-setting year for severe weather around the world—and in the U.S., hurricane season is just getting started. What does this have to do with abortion access? Well, during times of crisis, people need reproductive health care. Here’s a simple graphic that explains it:
A flow chart titled "Abortion bans and severe weather" walks through the following points: extreme weather event hits a state that bans abortion, extreme flooding, disrupted or inaccessible birth control, unexpected or unwanted pregnancy, need for abortion, need to travel out of state for abortion. The Ipas logo in in orange at lower right.
August 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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RESIST TIP: Some simple tweaks to the language you use to talk about reproductive rights can help add clarity and reduce stigma surrounding abortion.
Highlighted text reads "Resist tip." Yellow title text says "Talking about abortion." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom. Text reads "It's important to know and understand the language used around abortion to quickly be able to identify and call out misinformation." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom. Text reads "Instead of: 'Pro-life' say 'Anti-choice.' Why: Pro-life is a grossly oversimplified term used to evoke emotional responses out of people. People who support abortion rights also support life, including the lives and rights of people who can get pregnant." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom. Text reads "Instead of: 'Choice' say 'Access.' Why: In order to have a choice in reproductive health care, a person must first have access to care." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom.
July 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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RESIST TIP: It’s important to know and understand the language used around abortion to quickly be able to identify and call out misinformation. "Crisis pregnancy centers" exist to spread misinformation and shame pregnant people who want an abortion.
Text reads: Resist tip: Know your facts. Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom. Text reads: Crisis pregnancy centers. Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom. Text reads: "Crisis pregnancy centers. These centers are often not health clinics and do not provide abortion services. But these centers intentionally advertise themselves as legit clinics to lure people seeking abortion so they can be dissuaded. The centers often provide misinformation or withhold facts about sexual health and pregnancy options and are usually religiously affiliated." Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom.
July 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Substantial global evidence shows that abortion access affects the ability to obtain or continue an education. This is true in diverse settings, including the U.S., Ghana, Brazil, New Zealand, India, and Guadaloupe. Learn more: buff.ly/5oyYT24
July 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Investment in WISH - one of the UK’s flagship sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programmes - should be protected to achieve sustainable change and improved health for women in West and Central Africa. #SRHR #UKAid @msichoices.org @ippf.bsky.social @sightsavers.bsky.social @ipas.org
msichoices.org MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · Jul 14
The Women’s Integrated Sexual Health programme has enabled MSI and partners to support 6.3 million women in West and Central Africa since 2018, saving 33,000 lives.

"To those saying we can't afford to protect this, I say we can't afford not to." Sanou Gning, MSI WISH Director🧵
July 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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We resist.
We persist.
IT MATTERS.
Photo in lower left corner of Loretta Ross speaking into a microphone. Text quote from Dr. Ross reads, "If you're feeling overwhelmed when you're trying to make a difference, just keep in mind that you are doing the work that's on the side of justice and human rights. And nobody promised that it was going to be easy. But I promise you that you will have the most fulfilled life you've ever had, that you really do matter, and that the work that you do really matters." Ipas logo at bottom right with the slogan "Resist & Persist."
July 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We at @ipas.org were thrilled as always to sit down with our friend, MacArthur Genius fellow and National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Loretta J. Ross. Dr. Ross shared her unique insights into this moment in reproductive justice and what it means to "resist and persist" through difficult times.
A joyous photo of Loretta Ross is accompanied by text that reads: "We get to be very significant to history right now. And that feels really like a privileged place to be in, crazy as it sounds. I'd so much rather be alive and know that my life is making a difference than be somewhere, I'm just a drop in the ocean." -Dr. Loretta J. Ross. The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist and Persist" are in the lower left corner. Photo credit is to Andrea Ellen Reed
July 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM