In January 2025, violent clashes broke out in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and North Kivu province, worsening a decades-long conflict and leaving a devastating trail of suffering and destruction.
Early in his career, Ipas Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) director Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda, then a coordinator with a refugee agency, was confronted with the plight of women and girls who had suffered sexual violence fleeing Central African Republic for refuge in DRC.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled to recognize abortion as a human right in a case centered around Beatriz, a young woman in El Salvador whose pregnancy threatened her health and life.
To meet the need for reproductive health care among migrants in Mexico, Ipas and partners created the first-ever Spanish-language chatbot especially for migrants.
Abortion has been legally accessible in India for over five decades. However, there has never been a large-scale survey that goes beyond legal frameworks to explore public opinion and attitudes toward abortion.
Aditya aka Dhito Raditya, a 20-year-old law student from Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, is passionate about peer mentorship and volunteering. His dedication to making a difference is fueled by the goal of ending child marriage and school dropout in his region.