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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...
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...