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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...
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...
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...
Discussion on the Impact of Climate Change on Reproductive Health with Academics in Sigi Regency
Merah Putih Foundation (YMP) Central Sulawesi, a partner of IPAS Indonesia Foundation for the CERAH program (Climate Emergency, Reproductive Rights & Health), held a discussion on the impact of climate change on reproductive health at the Sigi Regent's Office,...
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...
Commemorating International Youth Day, Youth in Central Java Advocate for Safe Spaces Free from Violence
“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.