May 2025 marks a significant milestone for Sukoharjo Regency with the establishment of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Child Protection (UPTD PPA). This establishment is mandated by Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes (UU...
In several villages in Central Java, cases of violence, particularly sexual violence, are often closely guarded secrets. Victims frequently choose to remain silent, generally due to fear and shame. Family support is also scarce, as violence is often considered a...
Initially, I lacked confidence. I needed to fully understand the information I was going to convey, to know it in depth, and to be familiar with the content I intended to share. Sri Wahyuni, a Community Cadre in Semarang Regency, Central Java. Sri is one of 20...
Soe, South Central Timor — The South Central Timor Regency Government, together with civil society organizations and local communities, declared a joint commitment to enhance access to comprehensive, quality, and inclusive reproductive health information and services....
For three full days, from October 22 to 24, 2025, 100 cadres from four villages in South Central Timor Regency (TTS), East Nusa Tenggara, gathered in Niki-niki for a jamboree event. This event was not merely a meeting, but a vibrant space for sharing experiences,...
In an effort to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), IPAS Indonesia Foundation collaborates with the Kupang Regency Government through the TAKENUSA project (Joint Commitment for Women's Health in Nusa Tenggara). Interventions are carried out at three health...
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation, through the TAKENUSA project (Joint Commitment for Women's Health in Nusa Tenggara), promotes the expansion of access to reproductive health, especially quality Post-Abortion Care (PAC) and Family Planning (FP). The TAKENUSA project has...
The role of midwives is a significant contribution to reproductive health services, especially in Indonesia's Disadvantaged, Border, and Island Regions (DTPK). They not only assist with childbirth but also provide contraceptive services and even serve as an entry...
In a village in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, 27-year-old Mama Odiana Nuban was surprised to learn she was pregnant again just five months after giving birth to her first child. The pregnancy was unplanned because she had to wait for her husband's approval to use...
That morning, July 16, 2025, the roads leading to the Sonorejo Village Office, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, felt quiet. Sonorejo, a village known as a leather craft center, is one of the working areas for the ARUNIKA project (Empowered Women for a Violence-Free...
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation conducted training on contraceptive services for the CERAH (Climate Emergency, Reproductive Rights, and Health) project from April to August 2025 in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The CERAH project was launched in November 2024 with the aim of...
Ambon, September 3, 2025 — The IPAS Indonesia Foundation officially launched the ARUMBAE (Empowered Women Free from Violence) project in Maluku Province. This project aims to strengthen the system for handling cases of violence against women and children, especially...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation, in collaboration with CIS Timor Indonesia Foundation, conducted a Feedback Mechanism (MUB) related to reproductive health services in South Central Timor Regency (TTS), East Nusa Tenggara Province. This MUB is part of the TAKENUSA project...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation, in collaboration with CIS Timor Indonesia Foundation, conducted a Feedback Mechanism (MUB) related to reproductive health services in South Central Timor Regency (TTS), East Nusa Tenggara Province. This MUB is part of the TAKENUSA project...
Since 2023, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation has been collaborating with the government of East Nusa Tenggara to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and increase access to contraception or Family Planning (FP). This collaboration was established through the Joint...
Mama Mershi Benu (36) decided to opt for permanent contraception or tubectomy after giving birth to her fifth child. Previously, she utilized injectable contraception, then transitioned to pills. Ultimately, she selected a permanent contraceptive method due to an...
In 2024, 1,349 children in Central Java became victims of violence. Of this number, sexual violence was the most prevalent type of violence, with 746 cases. Nationally, Central Java ranked third among provinces with the highest number of child violence cases. These...
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation lost its founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Irwanto, Ph.D. He passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Jakarta. It feels like only yesterday we asked Prof. Ir to become part of the IPAS Indonesia Foundation family....
Comprehensive and holistic access for women survivors of violence is part of Reproductive Justice. Since 2018, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation has continuously partnered with various parties to achieve this. One of its efforts is through the ARUNIKA project (Empowered...
Dr. Marcia Soumokil, MPH, Executive Director of the IPAS Indonesia Foundation, served as a speaker for the Grand Lecture at the National Peer Education Workshop (NPEW) 2025, organized by CIMSA Indonesia in April 2025 in Yogyakarta. The NPEW is a biennial event of the...
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation held a meeting with Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi on April 17, 2025. This meeting aimed to strengthen government support for the implementation of the ARUNIKA project (Empowered Women Towards an Indonesia Free from Violence). The...
Written by Ghera Imroatusshalihah, Winner of the IPAS Indonesia Foundation's Reproductive Justice Writing Competition. The policy regarding abortion for victims of sexual violence in Indonesia seemed to be a breath of fresh air...
Written by Marindah Putri, Winner of the IPAS Indonesia Foundation's Reproductive Justice Writing Competition “When I use contraception, I get sick; I feel dizzy, nauseous, and even vomit,” said Ms. Isma (pseudonym).Ms. Isma, a mother of two and a homemaker, stated,...
Written by Kristian Yudhianto, Winner of the IPAS Indonesia Foundation's Reproductive Justice Writing Competition. Recently, the Indonesian government announced a budget efficiency policy that resulted in program expenditure savings across several Ministries and...
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation held a writing competition with the theme Reproductive Justice for All: Advocating for Comprehensive Health Rights for Survivors of Sexual Violence. We have received 137 submissions, each...
Challenging geographical conditions coupled with low public awareness exacerbate the miscarriage situation in South Central Timor Regency (TTS). Dr. Kristina Lawung stated that three miscarriage patients visited her community health center between August 2024 and...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation, together with the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government, Sigi, Donggala, and Parigi Moutong Regencies, has completed the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for the CERAH (Climate Emergency Reproductive Rights and Health) project. The...
To commemorate International Women's Day, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation collaborated with the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Kupang City to organize a gathering and focused discussion. The event, held on March 7, 2025, in Kupang City, focused on reporting...
The ARUNIKA Project (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from Violence) was launched in November 2024. One of its objectives is to strengthen health services for victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) in three locations in Central Java: Surakarta,...
The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Provincial Government has implemented several regulations to improve the quality of reproductive health. Among these is Regional Regulation (Perda) No. 2 of 2018 concerning the Regional Health System. This Perda regulates various aspects...
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation conducted a Whole Site Orientation at 13 Puskesmas and 3 Regional General Hospitals located across Sigi Regency, Donggala, Parigi Moutong, Central Sulawesi Province, from January to February 2025.
Through the ARUNIKA program (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from Violence), the IPAS Indonesia Foundation conducted assessments at 12 health facilities in Central Java. This activity took place at ARUNIKA project locations in Surakarta, Sukoharjo, and Semarang....
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation held a mid-term review from February 10-14, 2025, in Bogor Regency, West Java. The purpose of this activity was to reflect on the extent of IPAS Indonesia's achievements in realizing Reproductive Justice. Additionally, this moment was...
In November 2024, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation launched two projects in two provinces. The first is the CERAH (Climate Emergency, Reproductive Rights and Health) project in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The second is ARUNIKA (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from...
To expand access to healthcare services for victims of violence in archipelagic regions, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation has launched a new initiative in Maluku Province. The project is named ARUMBAE (Empowered Women Free from Violence). ARUMBAE is scheduled to commence...
Carrying the theme “Shifting Paradigm for Future Society and Community”, the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium on Public Health 2024 underscored the importance of revolution in various aspects of public health. The conference was held in Busan, South Korea, from...