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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pregnancy planning is very crucial in areas with limited access to reproductive health services. This has been a key learning for Midwife Mery Amalia Patnay during her practice in Sunu Village, South Central Timor Regency, since 2021. She consistently strives to...
“Misinformation [about contraception] can cause fear among the public,” said Mama Oliva Bhanni, a Family Empowerment and Welfare Cadre (PKK) from Linamnutu Village, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The impact of public belief in contraceptive...
The 2018 earthquake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale, in Sigi and Donggala Regencies, Central Sulawesi, destroyed almost all local health facilities. Worse still, due to climate change, both regencies frequently experience floods. This situation made it difficult...
The earthquake that occurred in Sigi and Donggala Regencies, Central Sulawesi, in September 2018, not only altered the physical landscape of the region. Social structures also changed as almost all residents were forced to relocate from their homes for safety reasons....
Ms. Ayu Mentari was appointed as the Head of the Child and Women Protection Task Force (Satgas PPA) for Kotapulu Village, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, in 2020. At that time, she was also entrusted with the role of Head of Village Planning Affairs. During her three...
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Mr. Muhammad Taufan has only been in his position as Head of Kaleke Village, Dolo Barat District, Sigi Regency, for one year. In that short period, he has increased the budget for the Women and Child Protection Task Force (PPA Task Force) from Rp 8 million per year to...
The earthquake that struck Palu, Sigi, and Donggala in 2018 changed the life path of Mrs. Yuni Agustina Djamhuri. She decided to resign from her teaching position and dedicate herself to advocating for women's justice. She witnessed how women frequently became victims...
The Village Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang) is a crucial process for the community. Musrenbang serves as the initial stage to accommodate community aspirations, including reproductive health (kespro) issues that often lack women's participation. Recognizing...
Five years have passed since the earthquake struck Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, in September 2018. However, the recovery process for residents in Tompe Village, Sirenja District, still presents challenges. A number of residents continue to reside in...
In several villages in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, men's decisions still largely determine whether women use contraception. For seven years as a village midwife in Ekateta, Midwife Ria Baik has diligently strived to dismantle this patriarchal dominance. She...
In many rural coastal villages in Indonesia, the climate crisis cannot be ignored. Local communities face extreme heat and persistent tidal floods. In Sigi and Donggala Regencies, located approximately 2,204 km from the capital city of Jakarta, crop failures and water...
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) is a frequently discussed topic. However, its discourse often remains at a normative level, focusing on the fulfillment of SRHR for every individual and frequently associating it with morality issues. These moral...