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

May 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM

My new op-ed in Salon on the climate crisis

My new op-ed in Salon on the climate crisis …and why it’s a reproductive rights emergency Dear John, The climate crisis is here. Those of us experiencing record heat, storms, drought, floods and more already know this to be true. …

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  Ipas · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Take 20% off Ipas merch for a limited time!

Take 20% off Ipas merch for a limited time! Special offer for our subscribers FLASH SALE ON IPAS MERCHANDISE!!! As a "thank you" to our subscribers, we're offering 20% off for a limited time! Just enter th…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 2:16 PM

The climate crisis is a reproductive justice crisis

The climate crisis is a reproductive justice crisis You can help us change this Dear John, Happy Earth Day! Today and every day, we’re focused on helping people understand that the climate crisis is a reproductive justice crisis. …

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  Ipas · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Art + repro freedom = joyful

Art + repro freedom = joyful A Q&A with our artist collaborator Nafisa Ferdous Dear John, In case you haven’t seen already, we teamed up with illustrator Nafisa Ferdous to create a bold new design for tees, totes, and more aro…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 3:32 PM

A world free from abortion stigma

A world free from abortion stigma We all have a role to play! Dear John, Did you know that today, March 28, has been declared the Global Day of Action to Destigmatize Abortions?  Ipas is proud to join with our partners in this glo…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 1:14 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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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 3:10 PM

9 ways abortion access builds gender equity

9 ways abortion access builds gender equity Happy International Women’s Day! Illustration by Nafisa Ferdous Hi John, Plentiful research shows that when abortion is legal, available and affordable, women and girls can better ov…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Reproductive justice for people with disabilities

Reproductive justice for people with disabilities In Nigeria, building truly inclusive abortion care Hi John, All month long, we’re feeling the love for our local partners.   Today we’d like to introduce you to one standout organi…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 1:14 PM

A Valentine’s gift for lovers of repro freedom

A Valentine’s gift for lovers of repro freedom Give to Ipas in someone’s honor & they’ll get a special e-card! Hi John, Want to say “I love you” to someone who shares your values? We’ve got you covered. Make a gift of any amount to Ipas in h…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Abortion is health care for more reasons than you think

Abortion is health care for more reasons than you think (And none of them are anyone else's business) Hi John, We all know abortion is health care. But some people who support abortion bans are out there making some pretty wild assertions about…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 2:02 PM

8 ways Ipas will make a difference in 2024

8 ways Ipas will make a difference in 2024 We're all over the map when it comes to expanding abortion access! Dear John, The year 2023 was a difficult one for humanity. Yet Ipas teams around the world persevered, landing important…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 8:37 PM

3 actions for Human Rights Day

3 actions for Human Rights Day How you can support repro freedom Hi John, Yesterday was Human Rights Day. In a year where much is complicated, some things are universal: Abortion is a human right. Bodily autonomy is a human right. Reproductive…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 6:57 PM

This is what women-led climate justice looks like

This is what women-led climate justice looks like Not surprisingly, women have great solutions Hi John, Can you guess what family planning, vegetable gardens, and tree planting have in common? They’re all solutions developed by wo…

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November 29, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Meet a legendary advocate for repro rights in Africa

Meet a legendary advocate for repro rights in Africa She received a very prestigious award today! Dear John, What does it take to make serious change when it comes to abortion access? For Dr. Eunice Brookman-Amissah, it took resil…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM

3 resources for discussing abortion at the dinner table

3 resources for discussing abortion at the dinner table A holiday survival guide Hi John, Another holiday season is upon us—and we all know that holiday gatherings are likely places for folks to discuss the controversial topics of our times. Wi…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Tell Biden to protect abortion rights!

Tell Biden to protect abortion rights! Sign our Change.org petition Hi John, In October, the United States underwent its review with the UN Human Rights Committee to see if we are in line with our human rights obligations under a treaty we signed…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 2:14 PM

The U.S. is violating human rights

The U.S. is violating human rights Open to learn how Hi John, When it comes to abortion access, it's no secret that the U.S. can and should do much better. The June 2022 Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization elimin…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Girls have a right to bodily autonomy

Girls have a right to bodily autonomy Here’s how we’re making that a reality Dear John, At Ipas, we know that the world won’t achieve gender equality if we don’t invest in girls’ rights—especially their right to bodily autonomy. G…

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

September 28, 2023 at 1:11 PM

Today and every day, abortion affects every body

Today and every day, abortion affects every body Join us for International Safe Abortion Day Dear John, Every year on September 28, International Safe Abortion Day, Ipas stands with our partners around the world to call for aborti…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 3:20 PM

The Green Wave is for all of us

The Green Wave is for all of us Why Mexico’s latest victory gives us hope Hi John, In case you missed it in the news, Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling that declared unconstitutional the abortion regulations in the c…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 6:40 PM

How is climate change connected to repro rights?

How is climate change connected to repro rights? More people need to be talking about this Dear John, What do we mean when we say climate justice is reproductive justice?  People still need access to contraception and abortion ser…

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August 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM

The future of abortion access

The future of abortion access Digital innovations will help lead the way Dear John, As Ipas staff around the world celebrate our 50th anniversary and all we’ve accomplished, we’re looking with excitement to the future—imagining al…

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August 21, 2023 at 2:49 PM

What actually prevents unwanted pregnancy?

What actually prevents unwanted pregnancy? It's not what the politicians think Hi John, Last week the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, should be severely restricted. But at Ipas we know tha…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Believe in the power of young people

Believe in the power of young people …and you are going to see change. Dr. Simon Bine Mambo (center right) with residents of the displacement camp where Ipas’s mobile clinic offered sexual and reproductive health services. Hi …

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August 7, 2023 at 3:55 PM

How the U.S. influences anti-rights movements around the globe

How the U.S. influences anti-rights movements around the globe It’s worse than you think. Hi John, Did you know that United States-based Christian nationalist groups are spending millions of dollars to influence anti-rights policy…

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July 28, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Do you know why abortion affects every body?

Do you know why abortion affects every body? This short video explains it Dear John, Everyone in society benefits when we protect reproductive freedom, and so every single person has a stake in making sure abortion is accessible…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 2:47 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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  Ipas · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Dobbs was just the tip of the iceberg

Dobbs was just the tip of the iceberg And the global effects are chilling Hi John, It's been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, millions of people in the United States have lost access to abo…

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  Paige Logan, Ipas Policy and Advocacy Advisor · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Bisexual & pansexual youth deserve better

Bisexual & pansexual youth deserve better We must make sexuality education truly inclusive Hi John, Today marks the end of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in some parts of the world. All month we’ve been focused on how LGBTQ+ rights and …

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

June 24, 2023 at 1:14 PM

The global impact of Roe’s repeal

The global impact of Roe’s repeal Here’s what we’re doing about it Hi John, The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago. Since then, millions of Americans have lost access to abortion. But did you know there’s been a ripple effect …

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  Ipas · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 6:20 PM

What do LGBTQ+ and repro rights have in common?

What do LGBTQ+ and repro rights have in common? Hint: It all comes down to power and control Hi John, June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the U.S., and people will be celebrating in many places around the world. But things feel differen…

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  Gillian Kane, Ipas senior lead policy analyst · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 4:55 PM

A global attack on bodily autonomy

A global attack on bodily autonomy Uganda’s new anti-LGBTQ law is the latest example Hi John, As you may have already heard, Uganda enacted an extreme anti-LGBTQ law on Monday. It imposes harsh punishments including life imprisonm…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Abortion access = lives saved

Abortion access = lives saved 1 reason why abortion affects every body Hi John, It's just common sense, but it bears repeating: Abortion access reduces the number of people who die or are injured trying to end a pregnancy with uns…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Abortion access = education access

Abortion access = education access 1 reason why abortion affects every body Hi John, Did you know that substantial global evidence shows abortion access improves young people's ability to obtain or continue an education? It's true…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 12:54 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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  Ipas · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM

To solve the climate crisis, focus on women

To solve the climate crisis, focus on women Here’s how you can help Hi John, Happy Earth Day! At Ipas, we’re honoring this important day by talking about how vital it is to tackle climate change in ways that prioritize women’s rig…

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

April 14, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Everyone everywhere needs access to abortion pills

Everyone everywhere needs access to abortion pills Globally, abortion pills are a safe and common method  Dear John, For those of us in the United States, abortion access has just suffered another devastating rollback.   A federal court ruling—…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Criminalizing abortion affects every body

Criminalizing abortion affects every body Seeking justice for Beatriz in El Salvador Hi John, Today and tomorrow the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is hearing a case brought against El Salvador which will be decisive for the…

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

March 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Abortion affects every body

Abortion affects every body 50 years of protecting abortion access taught us this  Hi John, Happy International Women’s Day! On this important day, I want to share with you a simple truth we at Ipas have learned in our 50 years as…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM

A world free from abortion stigma

A world free from abortion stigma Here’s what it looks like—and what we’re doing to get there Hi John, Abortion stigma works to shame and discredit those seeking or providing abortion. But it doesn’t have to be this way.  Our revi…

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

February 2, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Global repro justice is what we need right now

Global repro justice is what we need right now Read my piece in Ms. Magazine with Loretta Ross  Hi John, I’m happy to share that Ms. Magazine has just published a piece I co-authored with legendary activist, educator and author Loretta Ross, wh…

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

January 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Roe v. Wade lasted almost 50 years

Roe v. Wade lasted almost 50 years Help us fight for repro freedom for the next 50  Hi John, The fall of Roe v. Wade in the United States is devastating and has had ripple effects around the world. But let’s remember, those of us standing up fo…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Hope for the new year

Hope for the new year Together we can make repro freedom a reality  Hi John, We hope you’re feeling rested and ready to tackle the year ahead.  Here at Ipas, we’re gearing up to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year. Over the last half century…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 6:59 PM

There’s still time to protect abortion access in 2022!

There’s still time to protect abortion access in 2022! 3 reasons to give today  Hi John, There’s no denying that 2022 brought a devastating rollback on abortion rights in the United States. But globally the movement for abortion rights is growi…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM

4 things for Friday

4 things for Friday Grab your coffee and settle in Dear John, Happy Friday! Well folks, 2022 was a tough one for repro rights in the U.S., but we wanted to end the year with an uplifting installment of "4 things for Friday." So here's a round-u…

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

December 20, 2022 at 3:59 PM

You help fuel the global movement for abortion rights

You help fuel the global movement for abortion rights Please donate today Hi John, Millions of people in the United States—and other countries with harsh abortion restrictions—are being denied their fundamental right to reproducti…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Great news! Exclusive repro freedom merch still available!

Great news! Exclusive repro freedom merch still available! The perfect gift for YOU Hi John, Due to high demand, we’re extending the sale window for our exclusive collaboration with artist Kelly Malka! You can still order shirts, totes and mugs u…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Reproductive freedom is a human right

Reproductive freedom is a human right Help us spread the word Hi John, Today is International Human Rights Day, and you better believe that reproductive freedom is a human right to which ALL people are entitled!  Did you know that the right to li…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 6:59 PM

We train health workers and it makes a difference

We train health workers and it makes a difference You can make a difference too Dear John, What could be harder than being forced from your home by a crisis? One answer: Discovering you have an unintended pregnancy—and that safe r…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Last call for holiday gifts to support repro freedom

Last call for holiday gifts to support repro freedom Special merch only available until Dec. 4! This special collection is only available until December 4 (Delivery guaranteed before Dec. 25 within the U.S.) SHOP NOW! …

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