When misinformation and false assumptions are more easily believed than facts, important decisions can turn out to be wrong. That’s what happened to Yusina Kase and Maxi Taloim, a married couple. For years, misconceptions about contraception made them reluctant to use...
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The Role of the Community as a Bridge in Overcoming Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
Ignasius Lado Dara, also known as Igen, Head of the Village Development Section in Riangbaring, East Flores Regency, explained that in the past, women in his village often gave birth at home because of difficulties accessing health facilities and a lack of connection...
Strengthening a Sustainable Contraceptive Service System in East Nusa Tenggara
The Family Planning (KB) program, or family planning services, in Indonesia began in the 1950s. However, in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), many service providers, such as midwives, have not yet received training. At the health department level, the family planning program...
Meeting on Strengthening Health Centers for Reproductive Justice Fulfillment: Learning from East Nusa Tenggara, Central Java, Central Sulawesi and Maluku
More than 60 health workers and puskesmas medical personnel, representatives of health offices and districts/cities from four provinces (Maluku, Central Java, Central Sulawesi, and East Nusa Tenggara) gathered to strengthen knowledge on how primary health care...
The Initial Step Towards Victim-Centered Services: Developing SOPs for Violence Services at Sukoharjo’s UPTD PPA
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...
Empowering Communities, Empowering Villages: Strengthening Community Cadres in Assisting Victims of Violence
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...
When Doubt Meets Compassion: A First-Time Community Cadre’s Experience Assisting Victims of Violence
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...
Joint Commitment to Enhance Access to Inclusive and Quality Reproductive Health Information and Services in South Central Timor Regency
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....
TAKENUSA Jamboree: A Platform for Cadres to Share Experiences in Improving Access to Reproductive Health
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,...
Ensuring Quality Post-Abortion Care Services through Guideline Development: Lessons from Kupang Regency
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...
Openness of Community Health Centers in Receiving Community Feedback on Reproductive Health Services in East Flores Regency
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...
IPAS Indonesia Instagram Live: Respectful Midwifery Care to Support Women-Centered Reproductive Health Services
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...
Empowering Women, Engaging Husbands: Male Involvement in Family Planning Programs in NTT
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...
Field Notes: Building Community-Based Services for Addressing Violence in Central Java
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...
Contraceptive Service Training for Midwives in Three Regencies in Central Sulawesi
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...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Launches ARUMBAE Project in Maluku: Strengthening the Handling of Violence Cases Against Women in Archipelagic Regions
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...
Feedback Mechanism to Promote Quality Improvement in Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care Services in South Central Timor Regency
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...
Feedback Mechanism to Promote Quality Improvement in Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care Services in South Central Timor Regency
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...
Discussing Post-Miscarriage Care, Family Planning, and the TAKENUSA Project with the NTT Health Office
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...
Women’s Autonomy in Contraceptive Choice: Mama Mershi’s Story from East Nusa Tenggara
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...
Health Rangers: an Initiative for Youth in Central Java to be Free from Violence
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...
Farewell Prof. Irwanto
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....
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Promotes Integration of Services for Violence against Women through the ARUNIKA Project
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...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Serves as Speaker at CIMSA National Peer Education Workshop Grand Lecture
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...
Central Java Governor Supports Expansion of Comprehensive Service Model for Survivors of Sexual Violence for the ARUNIKA Project
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...
Abortion, Patriarchy, and Women’s Choices in Reproductive Justice
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...
The Time for Men’s Involvement in Achieving Reproductive Justice
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,...
Community Health Centers and the Mental Health Rights of Sexual Violence Victims: Don’t Let Them Be Overlooked Due to Budget Efficiency!
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...
Writing Competition Announcement: International Women’s Day Commemoration
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...
Examining Miscarriage Services in South Central Timor Regency: between Access, Knowledge, and Geographical Challenges
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 Finalizes Cooperation Agreement with the Governments of Three Regencies for the CERAH Project
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...
Collaboration between IPAS Indonesia and AJI Kupang City: Ngabuburit and Discussion with Journalists on Health in NTT
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...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Conducts Whole Site Orientation at 12 Health Facilities to Launch the ARUNIKA Project in Central Java
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,...
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Plan and Budget Reproductive Health Programs in East Nusa Tenggara
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...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Introduces CERAH Project in 13 Community Health Centers and 3 Regional General Hospitals Across Three Regencies Through Whole Site Orientation
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.
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Conducts Assessment of Healthcare Services for Victims of Violence in Central Java
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....