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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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 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...
Under the scorching midday sun on September 17, 2025, several residents of Nobo Village were gathered under the shade of trees along the Trans Maumere-Larantuka road, near Waidoko beach. The beach is located one kilometer from Nobo Village’s settlement.
Her name is Meriani Tefnay. She is a Posyandu Cadre from Sunu Village, a small village located at the peak of Mount Sunu, 40 kilometers east of Soe City, the capital of South Central Timor Regency. Residents call her Mama Meri. This 42-year-old mother of three carries...
Written by Katarina B Koten. Mornings in Tuawolo Village, East Adonara District, East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, always begin with the sound of roosters crowing and the clanging of pots from Mama Petronela Sura Pati's kitchen. Tuawolo Village is located west...
Women in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are raised with strong patriarchal values. Most daily life decisions are made by men, including those related to reproductive health.
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...
Yayasan Merah Putih (YMP) Central Sulawesi, a partner of Yayasan IPAS Indonesia for the CERAH (Climate Emergency, Reproductive Rights and Health) program, held a discussion on the impact of climate change on reproductive health at the Sigi Regent's Office, Central...
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...
“Let’s dare to speak up, trust that you have a safe space, and make your voice heard!” This was the message conveyed by Asyifa Azdkiah Haqiqi, a committee member for the event ‘We Speak Up Because We Matter: Empowered Youth Free from Violence’. This event was held to commemorate International Youth Day, which falls on August 12.
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...