An Early Warning System (EWS) is one of the key elements in building a disaster-resilient community. This system refers to the mechanisms and steps that communities need to take when there are signs of an impending disaster.
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Women’s Consolidation Forum in Maluku Province to Strengthen Health Services for Victims of Violence Against Women and Children in the Archipelago
In collaboration with Gerak Bersama Perempuan Maluku, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation brought together representatives of civil society, women leaders, religious leaders, traditional leaders, and government officials from nine regencies and two cities in Maluku Province for a Consolidation Forum held in Ambon on June 11–13, 2026. A total of 202 people (172 women and 30 men) attended the meeting.
Sharing Best Practices in Post-Miscarriage Care, Contraception, and Health Services for Victims of Violence from 21 Community Health Centers in Four Indonesian Provinces
Strengthening the reproductive health system is a key element in enabling women and adolescent girls to make decisions about their own bodies. This ensures they can access high-quality, needs-based services that are free from stigma. Since its establishment in 2018,...
Providing Reproductive Health Services During the Earthquake at the Nokilalaki Community Health Center in Sigi Regency
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi on June 16, 2026. The Nokilalaki Community Health Center, located in Sigi Regency, was one of the buildings affected. The roofs over the patient care area and the administrative offices collapsed. Amid this situation, health services—particularly reproductive health services—had to continue.
Youth Jamboree in South Central Timor: Sharing Information on Reproductive Health and Raising Awareness About Preventing Violence Against Women and Children
A total of 136 young people (82 women and 54 men) in South Central Timor (TTS) Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, gathered for three days (May 27–29, 2026) for a jamboree held at the GMIT Elim Panite Church.
Commemorating International Women’s Day, IPAS Indonesia Strengthens Multi-Stakeholder Commitment to Address Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) in Maluku
Ambon, Maluku — Addressing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) cannot be solely the responsibility of one party. It requires a collective commitment from the government, law enforcement officials, traditional and religious leaders, healthcare professionals, and...
Media Roundtable International Women’s Day 2026: Breaking the Silence, Strengthening Services for Victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
Press Release For immediate release. Media Roundtable International Women's Day 2026Breaking the Silence, Strengthening Services for Victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Thursday, March 12, 2026 Gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) remains a serious...
Ambon Journalists Empowered to Report on Sexual Violence with a Victim-Centered Perspective
Journalists play a strategic role in ensuring that victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) can access their rights fairly and with dignity. Through victim-centered coverage, the media can help build public understanding while promoting justice. To...
Her Voice Matters: Empowering Women to Speak Out on SRHR in Disaster Situations
Disasters are not gender-neutral. This was the experience of Priskastevani (29) when a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck her village in Sigi, Central Sulawesi, in 2018. In the emergency shelter, she had to sleep in the same space as other families, including...
Women-Led Advocacy for Gender-Responsive Village Funds in Integrating SRHR Needs into Disaster Issues
In disaster situations, women often face injustices. Their needs, particularly those related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), are rarely prioritized. In many villages in Central Sulawesi, women are not involved in discussions regarding their needs...
Healthcare Services for GBV Victims in the Archipelagos: Lack of Trained Personnel, Stigma Remains High
"Yes, I relied on my own instincts when handling victims of violence."That brief statement illustrates a much larger reality regarding the landscape of gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) services in island regions: the limited number of healthcare workers capable...
Strengthening Community Voices for Addressing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence in Central Java
Salatiga, Central Java — Advocacy is a crucial step in efforts to address cases of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV). Through advocacy, communities can foster an environment that supports victims and survivors, particularly in terms of policy and funding, so...
Yayasan IPAS Indonesia Trains Medical Personnel to Handle Violence Against Women and Children in Ambon
Yayasan IPAS Indonesia trained 58 medical personnel, consisting of nurses, midwives, general practitioners, and obstetricians and gynecologists, to strengthen services for victims of violence against women and children (KtPA) in Ambon, Maluku Province. The training...