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we want lasting change Why the Global Gag Rule is just the tip of the iceberg Dear John, Last week, President Biden rescinded the Global Gag Rule and other harmful Trump-era policies.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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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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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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January 4, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Happy New Year from our family to yours

Happy New Year from our family to yours Let’s build the equitable, just world we want in 2021  Dear John, Our staff around the world wishes you a happy and healthy new year!   We feel relieved to say good-bye to the hardships of 2020 and extremel…

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December 31, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Last chance to give in 2020!

Last chance to give in 2020! You can still make a difference Dear John, What better way to say good-bye to 2020—a year of so much suffering—than with a gift to help build a more just and equitable future for all? A gift to Ipas would help make th…

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December 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM

You are an essential partner in our fight for justice

You are an essential partner in our fight for justice Will you make a donation today? Dear John, Part of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s genius was her ability to show that gender inequity harms men as well as women.  At Ipas, we know that…

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December 22, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Help us fight for a more just world

Help us fight for a more just world …the kind of world RBG fought for  Dear John, Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for justice with the understanding that both men and women benefit from a more equitable world—and that men are crucial p…

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December 17, 2020 at 3:59 PM

How will you honor RBG’s legacy of justice?

How will you honor RBG’s legacy of justice? Your donation can make a difference! Hi John, Last week’s news from Argentina was a rare moment of hope during a dark year—a moment that helps us continue to believe in justice… the ki…

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

December 15, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Why I’m inspired to fight for women around the world

Why I’m inspired to fight for women around the world Hint: It has to do with RBG Dear John, It’s no wonder that Ruth Bader Ginsburg came to be the cultural icon known as “notorious RBG." She understood that at its core, the right …

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December 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Justice for we = justice for me

Justice for we = justice for me Why all social justice movements are intertwined and indivisible Dear John, It’s International Human Rights Day, a perfect reason to talk about why reproductive rights—including abortion rights—are human rights. Th…

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December 3, 2020 at 5:59 PM

RBG’s legacy of justice

RBG’s legacy of justice Here are 5 things we thank her for Dear John, If you live in the U.S., chances are good that your life has been directly impacted by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Are you—or is someone you love—a woman who has a cre…

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November 24, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Why do YOU believe in justice?

Why do YOU believe in justice? We want to hear from you! Dear John, We’re so grateful to Ruth Bader Ginsburg for devoting her life to building a more just world. And we’re grateful to see a growing realization in the U.S. and globally that if w…

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November 16, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Believe in justice

Believe in justice  Join us to honor RBG’s legacy  Dear John, We’re inspired by how Ruth Bader Ginsburg made the world a fairer and more equitable place than she found it. She never stopped believing in justice, and neither will w…

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

November 9, 2020 at 4:03 PM

U.S. election outcome offers hope for justice

U.S. election outcome offers hope for justice We’re looking to a brighter future  Dear John, With the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Ipas—along with our partners around the world—looks to a brighter future. For four year…

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

October 28, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Abortion rights are human rights

Abortion rights are human rights ...but the US doesn’t seem to think so. Dear John, I know that you share my commitment to justice. I know too that you believe that every person, no matter where they live, should be able to fully …

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September 28, 2020 at 8:56 PM

You can act on Safe Abortion Day!

You can act on Safe Abortion Day! Your support means everything during the pandemic Dear John, Did you know that today, September 28, is International Safe Abortion Day? It’s an annual day of action to support the right of every p…

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September 25, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Almost 1 million views on YouTube

Almost 1 million views on YouTube That’s how badly women need info about abortion pills Dear John, Our Central America and Mexico team learned just how badly information on abortion with pills is needed when they posted a video ab…

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September 15, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Abortion consultations at any time of the day

Abortion consultations at any time of the day In Pakistan, telehealth helps meet “the need of the hour” AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic creates many challenges for women and girls who need reproductiv…

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September 10, 2020 at 6:19 PM

(Virtual Event, 9/15) Decolonizing Healthcare: Global Movement for Reproductive Justice

(Virtual Event, 9/15) Decolonizing Healthcare: Global Movement for Reproductive Justice Join us for this Facebook Live event! Twenty-five years ago, more than 17,000 people from 189 countries came together in Beijing, China, to ta…

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August 12, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Celebrating youth leaders during the pandemic

Celebrating youth leaders during the pandemic You’ll be inspired by these young people! Dear John, Today is International Youth Day, a perfect opportunity to celebrate the leadership of young people who are providing crucial repro…

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

July 29, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Good news for racial and reproductive justice worldwide

Good news for racial and reproductive justice worldwide An historic bill to repeal the Helms Amendment! Dear John, Good news has become exceedingly rare in the past few months, and so I’m especially happy to share this positive n…

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June 23, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Giving health workers the protective equipment they need

Giving health workers the protective equipment they need Abortion providers need PPE to safely care for women Dear John, If we want women to have access to abortion and contraceptive care during the pandemic, we must make sure hea…

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June 18, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Giving women the information they need

Giving women the information they need Accurate information about abortion pills is essential  Dear John, Women need access to information on how they can safely use abortion pills to end an unwanted pregnancy—without having to visit a health cen…

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

June 2, 2020 at 6:11 PM

We stand for justice

We stand for justice Racial justice and reproductive justice are intertwined  Dear John, At Ipas, we are both committed human rights advocates and caring neighbors. We join in the nation’s collective outrage and pain following the…

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

June 1, 2020 at 7:28 PM

~UPDATED LINK~ Trump’s latest attempt to erase people’s rights

~UPDATED LINK~ Trump’s latest attempt to erase people’s rights Read my opinion in Ms. Magazine to learn why it matters Dear John, The Trump administration’s attempt to roll back reproductive rights and deny essential health care—d…

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

May 29, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Trump’s latest attempt to erase people’s rights

Trump’s latest attempt to erase people’s rights Read my opinion in Ms. Magazine to learn why it matters Dear John, The Trump administration’s attempt to roll back reproductive rights and deny essential health care—detailed in a Ma…

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May 21, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Protecting abortion access in crisis settings

Protecting abortion access in crisis settings During the pandemic, we’re helping to keep clinics open Dear John, What if you or someone you loved couldn’t receive the health care they needed during the pandemic? Ipas knows firstha…

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

May 13, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Innovative ways to protect abortion access

Innovative ways to protect abortion access My opinion piece on CNN shares promising solutions Dear John, Do you feel confident that you, your loved ones and friends can access reproductive health care—including things like contrac…

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May 5, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Support abortion access for Giving Tuesday Now

Support abortion access for Giving Tuesday Now Our Rapid Response Fund is already making a difference Hi John, Today is Giving Tuesday Now, and the world is coming together to support many amazing efforts to combat COVID-19 and its devastating …

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May 4, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday Now. Have you made plans?

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday Now. Have you made plans? Protect abortion access with a gift to Ipas! Hi John, Do you believe that women should still have the power to make their own reproductive health choices during the COVID-19 pandemic? Show your…

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May 1, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Support Ipas’s COVID-19 Rapid Response

Support Ipas’s COVID-19 Rapid Response We’re working hard to protect abortion access during the pandemic Hi John, The COVID-19 pandemic is creating many barriers to abortion care—and some politicians are shamefully using it as a reason to deny …

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April 22, 2020 at 5:01 PM

A reason for hope this Earth Day

A reason for hope this Earth Day It seems the world CAN act with urgency Hi John, Happy Earth Day! We're feeling hopeful today, despite the many hardships facing us all. Why? The world has acted swiftly and with resolve to fight the COVID-19 pand…

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

April 3, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Now more than ever, abortion is essential health care

Now more than ever, abortion is essential health care Our global results show the importance of safe abortion Dear John, I hope you’re staying safe and healthy in these difficult times. We’re already starting to see the harmful effects of the …

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

March 19, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Ipas’s response to the coronavirus outbreak

Ipas’s response to the coronavirus outbreak Health and safety are our top priorities Dear John, As a global health organization, and as individuals living and working around the world, we at Ipas are feeling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak…

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

March 8, 2020 at 1:14 PM

You have the power to invest in women’s rights

You have the power to invest in women’s rights Will you donate in honor of International Women’s Day? Dear John, Happy International Women’s Day! Today and every day, Ipas is working for a world where every woman and girl has the po…

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February 12, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Will you commit to reproductive rights?

Will you commit to reproductive rights? Here’s how to show your love this Valentine’s Day  Dear John, Ipas is committed to reproductive rights. This commitment is the foundation for every step we take to make sure reproductive healt…

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

January 30, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Why I’m hopeful for the decade ahead

Why I’m hopeful for the decade ahead See the dedicated professionals and advocates I met in Kenya  Dear John, We’re a month into a new decade, but as I reflect on the last few months of 2019 and consider the changes of the last few …

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January 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Why is the United States so out of step?

Why is the United States so out of step? Let’s recommit to keeping abortion legal. Dear John, It’s 2020. Why is the United States so out of step?  U.S. states like Louisiana continue to pass extreme laws to limit abortion. If the U.…

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January 1, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Help us create a better world for women and girls

Help us create a better world for women and girls Your support matters so much Dear John, Are you making resolutions for the new year? If you intend to make an impact by helping women worldwide, we have good news: Ipas can help y…

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December 31, 2019 at 2:14 PM

There’s still time to make a difference for women and girls

There’s still time to make a difference for women and girls We’re counting on your New Year’s Eve donation Dear John, You still have time to make an impact in 2019 with your gift to Ipas! Each year, 25 million women and girls arou…

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December 23, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Help women access safe abortion care

Help women access safe abortion care You can make a difference with a gift today! Dear John, Do you want to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world? You can—by making a donation to Ipas today!  Your gift…

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December 19, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Why the reproductive rights movement needs men

Why the reproductive rights movement needs men You’ll be moved by this young man’s commitment  Dear John, We’ve learned that when we work to empower women, we need to include men in the process if we want to see real change.  When…

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December 17, 2019 at 2:14 PM

ZERO unsafe abortions

ZERO unsafe abortions Help us reach that goal today! Dear John, Your gift to Ipas is an investment in women and girls everywhere.  Support from people like you helps abortion rights advocates who fight restrictive laws, health pro…

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December 10, 2019 at 2:46 PM

Access to abortion is a human right

Access to abortion is a human right Share if you agree! Dear John, Today is Human Rights Day—a perfect opportunity to remember that access to safe and legal abortion services is a human right. That’s because every woman and girl h…

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December 5, 2019 at 3:04 PM

10 ways your support makes a difference

10 ways your support makes a difference Is donating to Ipas on your year-end to-do list? Dear John, Do you make lists this time of year? Perhaps you’re thinking of things and people for which you’re grateful, achievements from the last 12 month…

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November 26, 2019 at 2:15 PM

We’re not going anywhere

We’re not going anywhere …and we’re so glad you’re with us. Hi John, We at Ipas are so grateful that you are with us, committed to creating a world where every woman and girl can determine her own future.    You know that Ipas is …

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November 19, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Your support means so much!

Your support means so much! Learn all the ways to show your support this season. Hi John, Your gift means so much to Ipas—and to the abortion providers, community workers and activists our Ipas teams support every day. They work t…

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

November 5, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Resist, persist and take the long view

Resist, persist and take the long view Here’s why I’m not done fighting Dear John, In 1994, I attended the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and was shocked to find that the right to safe, legal abortio…

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September 28, 2019 at 1:15 PM

Abortion = health care

Abortion = health care Please share if you agree! Dear John, At Ipas, we know that abortion is health care—and health care is a human right. Today, on International Safe Abortion Day, you can help us raise awareness of this impor…

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