Resist & persist
Together we can do this.
Together we are resilient.
The fight for reproductive justice is facing especially hard times, and the path ahead will not be easy. But the truth is that we’ve already made incredible progress, and we know how to keep moving forward.
In the past 30 years, 60 countries have changed their abortion laws—and only four decreased access. We at Ipas worked in many of those countries that expanded abortion rights. We’ve seen firsthand that the fight is never easy—and never over. It takes years of hard work, resistance, persistence and advocates who keep going, step by step, toward their goal—no matter what.
We’re here to support and celebrate all who fight for justice alongside us. Together, we’ll keep moving forward.
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Resist & Persist merch designed for this moment
We know art is essential in times of resistance, and intersectional issues like reproductive justice require creative solutions. That’s why we’re proud to have collaborated with two incredible artists, Camila Rosa and Devon Blow, to create these two pieces of original art on the theme of Resist & Persist. Both are available now on an assortment of shirts and tote bags in our Ipas merch shop!
We need to be completely convinced that our progress on the issue of abortion is not fast or easy, but each accomplishment is invaluable and has a direct impact on women’s quality of life.”
Malena Morales,
director of Ipas Bolivia
Photo by Esther Sweeney
Changemakers who advance reproductive justice despite great challenges
We’re inspired by our staff, partners and all advocates for justice who persevere in the face of tremendous challenges: violent conflict, climate crises, oppressive patriarchy and gender norms, intense abortion stigma, restrictive laws, and more.
Day by day, these changemakers carry on, making incremental progress that builds over time—knowing there is no choice other than to keep going.
These changemakers can inspire us all. Check out their stories!
Ritah Anindo
Ritah Anindo crusades against child marriage, teen pregnancy and school dropout in Kenya
Malena Morales
Malena Morales persists in the movement for abortion rights in Bolivia
Karina del Carmen Vidal Baeza
Karina del Carmen Vidal Baeza helps migrants in Mexico access reproductive health care
Dhito Raditya
Dhito Raditya uses peer mentorship to fight child marriage and school dropout in Indonesia
Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi
Dr. Celestine Buyibuyi ensures abortion access despite violent conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
Dr. Deeb Shrestha Dangol
Dr. Deeb Shrestha Dangol fights abortion stigma in Nepal
Read to Resist
Movements for justice, democracy and human rights have found themselves on the defense throughout history. And resistance movements have always learned winning strategies and perspectives from those who’ve come before.
That’s why we’re seeking to resist and persist in the current moment through reading—and meaningful discussion with our communities.