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...
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...
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...
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...
Roda KLOP: Assisting Women in Finding the Best Contraception Options
For almost 25 years, Luiza Tecla Suarez (52) has worked as a midwife at the Camplong Community Health Center, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Throughout her long career, she had never attended any training, especially regarding Family Planning (FP). "And I only...
Good News from the TAKENUSA Program: Sharing Knowledge to Strengthen Midwives’ Capabilities for Family Planning Services
The spirit of no one left behind is the guiding principle for Midwife Serlina Jawa Mukin. After attending the Family Planning (FP) training organized by the IPAS Indonesia Foundation in December 2023, she was willing to share her knowledge with midwives who did not...