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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...
Ambon Journalists Empowered to Report on Sexual Violence with a Victim-Centered Perspective
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...
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...
Strengthening Community Voices for Addressing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence in Central Java
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 Trains Medical Personnel to Handle Violence Against Women and Children in Ambon
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...
Family Planning Voices from the Displacement Site: Mama Yana’s Struggle in Nobo Village
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.
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,...