Ipas · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 1:06 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 and inspiring. Grab some coffee or tea and kick off your Friday with us!  It's been a while since we've sent one of…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Read to resist with us!

Read to resist with us! Here’s one way we’re building resistance and community right now Hi John, Resistance movements have always learned winning strategies and perspectives from those who’ve come before. That’s why we’re see…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM

See what women-led climate justice looks like in Nepal

See what women-led climate justice looks like in Nepal Sustainable change begins with women Hi John, This Earth Day, we invite you to meet the women leading change at the nexus of climate justice and reproductive justice in Nepal.…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM

A world free from abortion stigma…

A world free from abortion stigma… …would be amazing! Dear John, Have you ever lowered your voice when talking about abortion—or avoided the topic altogether—because you didn’t want those around you to hear and judge? It’s somethi…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM

New ‘resist and persist’ art and merch

New ‘resist and persist’ art and merch Just in time for International Women’s Day! Hi John, It's International Women’s Day, and we have something exciting to share with you: two amazing pieces of art on the theme of Resist and Per…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM

7 changemakers advancing repro justice no matter what

7 changemakers advancing repro justice no matter what Times are hard, but we know how to keep moving forward Hi John, Happy International Women’s Day!  Yes, our fight for reproductive justice is facing especially hard times, and t…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Trump’s global assault on abortion access

Trump’s global assault on abortion access We’ll keep fighting no matter what Hi John, President Trump’s brutal first week in office was full of orders that trample human rights and democracy. And late Friday night, he doubled down on his admini…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM

We’re leaving X/Twitter today

We’re leaving X/Twitter today …because we stand for truth and human rights Hi John, We at Ipas believe in democracy, human rights and access to unbiased information on sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion. We believe people h…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We’re so glad you’re with us Hi John, Happy New Year! We hope you’re feeling rested and ready for the coming year. Here at Ipas, we’re ready to make 2025 a year of progress for reproductive justice.   We know there…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Our chatbot helps migrants in Mexico access abortion

Our chatbot helps migrants in Mexico access abortion Your support fuels innovations like this Dear John, We want to introduce you to a very brave woman whose life is better because of our Latin America team’s innovative solutions.…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Bodily autonomy is a human right

Bodily autonomy is a human right It’s non-negotiable Dear John, It’s really quite simple: Bodily autonomy is a human right.   That means everybody must have the right to make their own decisions about their body and health. Everybody must have …

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  Ipas · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Thanks to YOU…

Thanks to YOU… …2.2 million people enjoyed bodily autonomy this year Hi John, We’re so grateful you’re with us as we work to ensure access to abortion and contraception for all. We really couldn’t do it without you. And the impact…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM

We will resist and persist

We will resist and persist Our global movement will keep fighting for reproductive justice Hi John, As we come to grips with the U.S. election results and the impact it will have in the United States and around the world, we deepen our resolve …

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

November 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM

High stakes for the world’s women and girls

High stakes for the world’s women and girls Why America’s abortion debate is affecting access in Kenya Dear John, In the coming U.S. election, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the world’s women and girls.   A new segment from PBS NewsHour make…

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  Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda, Ipas DRC Director · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 1:30 PM

An election that could shape women’s rights worldwide

An election that could shape women’s rights worldwide What happens in the U.S. will have ripple effects Hi John, All eyes are on the United States right now. That’s because the current U.S. election could have critical—and global—implications f…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Is abortion a "women's issue?"

Is abortion a "women's issue?" An explainer on intersectionality Hi John, With abortion being talked about in the news, on podcasts and on social media so much these days, it feels like a good time to look a little deeper. Bodily autonomy is s…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM

When a girl controls her own future

When a girl controls her own future See the path that takes her there Dear John, A girl should be able to control her own future.   But to do this, she must have control over her own body, including her sexual and reproductive hea…

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  Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Watch Part 3: What empathy-driven outreach looks like

Watch Part 3: What empathy-driven outreach looks like Bringing hope and health to camp residents Dear John, Earlier this week I shared with you Part 2 in a three-part video series I made to share my daily life working in refugee camps in the Demo…

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  Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo · [email protected]

October 7, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Watch Part 2: Mobile clinics that provide abortion in DRC

Watch Part 2: Mobile clinics that provide abortion in DRC Survivors of gender-based violence come here for care Dear John, Last week I shared with you Part 1 in a three-part video series I made to share my daily life working in camps for people d…

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  Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 6:10 PM

See what my daily journey to work looks like

See what my daily journey to work looks like I connect people displaced by war with vital health care Dear John, I was born in a war season and grew up in a war season. My story is one shared by millions in my home country of the Democratic Repub…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 2:59 PM

We’re standing in solidarity for Safe Abortion Day

We’re standing in solidarity for Safe Abortion Day Learn how Ipas is mobilizing around the world Hi John, This year, International Safe Abortion Day centers around the theme of abortion solidarity—uniting communities across border…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 2:16 PM

What does "abortion is health care" really mean?

What does "abortion is health care" really mean? Did you know? The treatment for a miscarriage is the same as an abortion. If a miscarriage does not expel, the tissue is removed from the uterus by medication or surgery. That's right, it's the sa…

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

August 29, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Project 2025 would harm abortion rights worldwide

Project 2025 would harm abortion rights worldwide My new op-ed explains how Dear John, No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for a potential conservative U.S. presidential administration. It’…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM

5 ways youth are powerful advocates for repro justice

5 ways youth are powerful advocates for repro justice Happy International Youth Day! Hi John, When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, youth are their own best advocates—driving change, raising awareness and pushing for th…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Roe’s repeal prompts activism for abortion rights in Africa

Roe’s repeal prompts activism for abortion rights in Africa New coalition aims to prevent what happened in the U.S. Hi John, Here’s a bit of encouraging news: Advocates for reproductive rights in Africa are taking action. The repeal of Roe v. …

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  Ipas · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Expanding abortion access for the LGBTQ+ community

Expanding abortion access for the LGBTQ+ community Here’s what it looks like in Bolivia Hi John, At Ipas we’re fighting for a world where every person has bodily autonomy and can access the health care they deserve—including peopl…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Abortion care can’t wait—even during a crisis

Abortion care can’t wait—even during a crisis Why we’re bringing abortion access to humanitarian settings Dear John, Ipas’s Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi (above center) wants you to know what’s going on in the Democratic Republic of Cong…

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

June 13, 2024 at 6:17 PM

A small victory for repro freedom in the U.S.

A small victory for repro freedom in the U.S. SCOTUS rejects anti-rights attempt to limit abortion with pills Photo by Michael Nigro/Sipa USA Dear John, Did you hear the news? Today the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the anti-abo…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Change starts at the grassroots level

Change starts at the grassroots level That’s why we partner with local groups Dear John, All lasting social change starts at the grassroots level.   At Ipas, we’ve seen this to be true. Around the world, we’ve been part of grassro…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 2:59 PM

What's one way climate change harms women?

What's one way climate change harms women? Hint: It happens every month Dear John, Did you know that menstrual hygiene and the climate crisis are intricately connected?   It’s not a connection most people think about. But our rese…

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  Pearl Friedberg, Ipas United States, Program Support Director · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Green Wave Gathering inspires activism across the Americas

Green Wave Gathering inspires activism across the Americas Cross-border learning is key to our future success Dear John, I’ve just returned from the second Green Wave Gathering, hosted by Ipas and partners last week in Mexico City…

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  Ipas · [email protected]

May 12, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Mothers need abortion access too

Mothers need abortion access too Many women who have abortions are already moms Dear John, Mothers do SO MUCH to ensure their children can grow up healthy and happy—and of course, they are better able to do this when they have the…

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  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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  Ipas · [email protected]

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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