Ipas · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM

4 things for Friday

4 things for Friday Grab your coffee and settle in Dear John, Happy Friday! We are sharing a new round of all things interesting, inspiring, and infuriating. As a reminder, this is a collection of content our team has been sharing amongst ourse…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 2:27 PM

In case you missed it, we refreshed our brand!

In case you missed it, we refreshed our brand! Here’s how we’ve evolved  Dear John, Earlier this month, we shared our refreshed Ipas brand. You can learn more about it here. We remain the bold and unwavering champions for abortion rights that w…

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Sydney Zester, Ipas Digital Engagement Advisor · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Why repro rights aren't enough

Why repro rights aren't enough Hint: access is vital Dear John, In our last email we shared the exciting news about our brand refresh, and how we're leaning into our role as a partner for reproductive justice. Some of you may have wondered, "Wh…

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Ipas · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 3:15 PM

We are partners for reproductive justice

We are partners for reproductive justice Announcing an exciting update to the Ipas brand!  We’ve updated our brand to reflect our commitment to global reproductive justice.  For almost 50 years, Ipas’s singular focus has been on expanding access to abortion …

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Ipas · [email protected]

January 3, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Happy New Year from all of us!

Happy New Year from all of us!  We can’t wait to get to work in 2022  Dear John, There’s no shortage of things to worry about as we begin a new year, but we’re choosing to focus on the positive. The simple truth is that abortion a…

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Shamecca Bryant, Ipas gifts manager · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Let's make a difference in 2022!

Let's make a difference in 2022! You can help us continue the fight for abortion access Dear John, It really is one of the rare good-news stories of 2021: Abortion rights have been expanding around the world! In the United States …

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María Antonieta Alcalde, director of Ipas Central America and Mexico · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 2:14 PM

You make historic change possible

You make historic change possible Abortion access is expanding around the world! Dear John, As another challenging year ends, the good news is that abortion access is expanding around the world. Despite the upsetting setbacks we’ve seen in the…

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Ipas · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 3:34 PM

5 things for Friday

5 things for Friday Grab your coffee and settle in Dear John, Happy Friday! We are sharing a new round of all things interesting, inspiring, and infuriating. As a reminder, this is a collection of content our team has been sharing amongst ourse…

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Shamecca Bryant, Ipas Gifts Manager · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:40 PM

Abortion is a human right

Abortion is a human right Help us spread the word today! Dear John, Today is International Human Rights Day—a wonderful opportunity for us all to spread the word that access to abortion is a human right.   At a time when reproductive freedom in …

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Sydney Zester, Ipas Digital Engagement Advisor · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Dreading conversations on abortion at holiday gatherings?

Dreading conversations on abortion at holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered with helpful talking points!  Dear John, Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the most consequential abortion rights case in generations, and the headlines will …

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Ipas · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 1:59 PM

You!

You! We want you to know how we feel Hi John, A quick note to say how thankful we are that you're part of our community. In a world with so many pressing issues, you've chosen to receive our emails and support our work. It means everything to u…

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Ipas · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Chats with Changemakers: Pamela Martín García

Chats with Changemakers: Pamela Martín García Learn why the Green Wave is for all of us! Hi John, We’re so excited to introduce you to our November Changemaker, Pamela Martín García, a feminist activist and human rights defender f…

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Jorge Matine, director of Ipas Mozambique · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 7:33 PM

1 thing that’s missing from climate change talks

1 thing that’s missing from climate change talks What I see in Mozambique can help us raise awareness Dear John, With the COP26 climate conference wrapping up this week in Glasgow, everyone’s been talking about climate change and its impacts. B…

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Ipas · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Webinar: Climate change and reproductive health

Webinar: Climate change and reproductive health Join Ipas and partners Thursday, Nov. 11 Connecting the dots: Climate change adaptation, reproductive justice & resilient health care   Thursday, November 11, 14:00 UTC+0/GMT, 10:00 a.m. EST …

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Ipas · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 2:11 PM

4 things for Friday

4 things for Friday Grab your coffee and enjoy a good read! Hi John, We’re trying something new and inviting you along! If you’re like us—and we’re guessing you are—the constant swirl of news and media can be overwhelming, especially when it co…

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Malena Morales, Ipas Bolivia director · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Helping every girl choose her own path in life

Helping every girl choose her own path in life Our education program is preventing sexual violence and unwanted pregnancy Dear John, Today is International Day of the Girl! Today and every day, we at Ipas are committed to helping build a world …

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Chats with Changemakers: Michele Goodwin

Chats with Changemakers: Michele Goodwin Unpacking abortion bans Dear John, I had the incredible privilege of connecting with Michele Goodwin in September for our Chats with Changemakers series. Our conversation centered around abortion bans an…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Today and every day, abortion is essential health care

Today and every day, abortion is essential health care Let’s talk about what that really means  Dear John, Today is International Safe Abortion Day. Around the world, people are taking action to expand access to abortion—and raising awareness tha…

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María Antonieta Alcalde, director of Ipas Central America and Mexico · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 2:36 PM

We’re still celebrating in Mexico!

We’re still celebrating in Mexico! Our work is paying off—and abortion access is expanding  Dear John, You may have heard on Sept. 7 that Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling that laws criminalizing abortion are unconstitutional. Her…

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Ipas · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Join our chat with changemaker Michele Goodwin!

Join our chat with changemaker Michele Goodwin! Unpacking the Texas abortion ban: White supremacy in the anti-rights movement Unpacking the Texas abortion ban: White supremacy in the anti-rights movement Wednesday, September 15,…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 12:57 PM

Why the Texas abortion ban is so dangerous

Why the Texas abortion ban is so dangerous Stories from places with similar bans paint a dark picture Dear John, Abortion is not a crime. We’ve been saying this for decades, and we’ll keep saying it. But since Texas effectively banned abortion …

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Ipas · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 1:46 PM

5 surprising facts about abortion

5 surprising facts about abortion Have you heard these? Hi John, We know you know a lot about repro rights, but here are five surprising facts about abortion you may not have heard before!  Abortion is f…

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Ipas · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Happy International Youth Day!

Happy International Youth Day! Meet our newest Changemaker “There is increasing openness and interest of young women in climate work and the future is even more promising. The environmentally conscious generation is being built.”  —Regina Charu…

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Ipas · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 3:01 PM

3 responses for when someone says...

3 responses for when someone says... A pregnant woman’s body is no longer her own Hi John, "When a woman gets pregnant, her body is no longer her own." Have you heard that one? Does it fill you with rage? Yeah...us too. So we put together a short resource for…

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Ipas · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 1:14 PM

NEW! Chats with changemakers

NEW! Chats with changemakers Meet Marcita: Art director, illustrator, and animator! We’re thrilled to share our second conversation in our “Chats with changemakers” series where we connect with artists, a…

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Ipas · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Heads up John, your gift is matched—TODAY ONLY!

Heads up *|FNAME|*, your gift is matched—TODAY ONLY! Help us expand abortion access for all women Dear John, Would you like to help us expand abortion access for all women? Today all donations of $100 or more through our Global Gi…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Welcoming our new Development Director—who will serve from Malawi

Welcoming our new Development Director—who will serve from Malawi We’re shifting power and sharing leadership across Ipas’s global staff Dear John, Ipas is currently engaged in a multi-year journey to shift power within our organization. We wil…

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Ipas · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 5:05 PM

QUIZ! Can you access your rights?

QUIZ! Can you access your rights? 4 quick questions reveal much about privilege and repro rights Dear John, It’s no secret that privilege grants some people a much easier path in life than others. Did you know the same is true w…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 1:14 PM

We’re shifting power in global health—starting with ourselves

We’re shifting power in global health—starting with ourselves  Ipas has begun a transformation in the way we work!  Dear John, As the president and CEO of a global reproductive justice organization, it’s my job to tackle the patriarchy head-on—…

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Ipas · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 6:46 PM

How are white supremacists and "pro-lifers" linked?

How are white supremacists and "pro-lifers" linked? (Hint: It's all about control.)  White supremacy is the thread that ties everything together—the racism, the misogyny, and the need to control women’s bodies. At its core, it is ab…

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Ipas · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 3:37 PM

NEW! Chats with changemakers

NEW! Chats with changemakers Kicking it off with visual journalist Fabeha Monir "If we want to document people and places with nuance and sensitivity, we need to be doing it as a diverse community of storytellers. You cannot see the…

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Ipas · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Webinar: Ipas grants to local groups expand abortion access

Webinar: Ipas grants to local groups expand abortion access Join us to see how 3 local groups are making a difference! The Power of Local: How Ipas’s grantmaking to community-based groups is expanding abortion access Wednesday, June 16 9:00 a.…

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Ipas · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Women are suffering due to Ethiopia's civil war

Women are suffering due to Ethiopia's civil war We're bringing repro health care to those who need it Dear John, As the brutal civil war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia continues, Ipas is moving swiftly to help health facilities …

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Ipas · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 5:59 PM

How to expand repro freedom globally

How to expand repro freedom globally Ending just one policy will change everything Dear John, Do you believe abortion is health care? We do! So let’s make that happen. We're urging President Biden to ensure that his 2021 budget is…

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Ipas · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 6:59 PM

The pandemic hasn’t let up. Neither have we.

The pandemic hasn’t let up. Neither have we. In places like India, Ipas is ensuring abortion access continues Hi John, As COVID-19 vaccines become readily available in the United States, it can easily feel like we’re turning a cor…

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Ipas · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Her voice cannot be left out of this conversation

Her voice cannot be left out of this conversation Climate justice won't happen without women Dear John, Soumika Mondol is 22 years old and pregnant with her first child. She lives with her husband and in-laws in the coastal vill…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Climate justice is a women’s issue

Climate justice is a women’s issue Our stunning new website shows you why Dear John, On Earth Day last week, we launched a stunning new website: IpasClimateJustice.org. Have you had a chance to explore it yet? This immersive onlin…

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Ipas · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Our breathtaking new climate justice website is here!

Our breathtaking new climate justice website is here! Learn why we need women-led climate justice. We need women-led climate justice.  Dear John, Happy Earth Day! Climate change is one of the defining crises o…

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Ipas · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Climate change and abortion ARE connected

Climate change and abortion ARE connected You’re going to want to save this email Hi John,   We’ve all been there. You find yourself in a conversation with someone who suddenly has strong opinions about abortion that don’t match yours. You, fl…

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Ipas · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Hey John, did you miss our Facebook Live?

Hey *|FNAME|*, did you miss our Facebook Live? Here's a link to the recording! Did you miss our Facebook Live event “White supremacy is global” on April 8? The recording is now available! WATCH THE VIDEO …

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Ipas · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 1:59 PM

This 1 thing is revolutionizing women’s autonomy

This 1 thing is revolutionizing women’s autonomy …and it’s simpler than you may think Dear John, It’s not complicated: Women can control their own bodies. They know what is right for their lives and, with accurate information, can…

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Ipas · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Facebook Live event: White supremacy is global

Facebook Live event: White supremacy is global Join us Thursday, April 8, 10AM EST Thursday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. GMT) FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT  We need to talk about recognizing and dismantling the white supremac…

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Ipas · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 4:21 PM

6 things we need for equitable reproductive health care

6 things we need for equitable reproductive health care (And it’s not just legalizing abortion) Dear John, We know. There’s a lot of work to be done until all people—regardless of who they are or where they live—can have an aborti…

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Ipas · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 4:59 PM

A world without the Helms Amendment...

A world without the Helms Amendment... …would mean thousands of lives saved Dear John, What would a world without the Helms Amendment look like? Anu Kumar, Ipas’s President and CEO, recently spoke with The Washington Post about this. (The Helms…

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Ipas · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 5:59 PM

3 ways colonialism shows up in global health

3 ways colonialism shows up in global health And how we can start to make change Dear John, At Ipas, we see the deep connections between colonialism, white supremacy, and reproductive justice. In global health and human rights work, we must addre…

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Ipas · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 2:59 PM

2 steps forward, 1 step back

2 steps forward, 1 step back Recent highlights from the fight for repro rights Dear John, We ended 2020 with a major win. Argentina’s senate voted to legalize abortion—an historic shift after the senate rejected a similar bill just two years ago.…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 4:59 PM

John, we want lasting change

*|FNAME|*, we want lasting change Why the Global Gag Rule is just the tip of the iceberg Dear John, Last week, President Biden rescinded the Global Gag Rule and other harmful Trump-era policies. We’re celebrating this crucial first step to undo t…

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Ipas · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM

‘We could put an end to these preventable deaths’

‘We could put an end to these preventable deaths’ Why one medical student speaks out for abortion rights Dear John, Meet Kizza Blair, a fourth-year medical student in Uganda and member of Medical Students for Choice. After witness…

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Ipas · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Making historic law change possible

Making historic law change possible The hard work behind Argentina’s vote to legalize abortion Dear John, Leading up to any historic law change are years of hard work by committed advocates, lawmakers and other professionals. This…

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Anu Kumar, Ipas President and CEO · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 9:19 PM

After latest attack on democracy, our fight for justice continues

After latest attack on democracy, our fight for justice continues We join the collective condemnation of yesterday’s events Dear John, What we saw on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol was an act of domestic terrorism, incited by the c…

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