Ipas Nigeria

Ipas Nigeria We work to empower women and girls to have bodily autonomy and exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Unsafe abortion is one of the most significant and preventable causes of maternal death and injury in Nigeria, which has one of the world’s highest maternal death rates. Abortion is restricted except to save the life of the woman, and procedures are often inaccessible even for women who meet this requirement — forcing women to seek out clandestine and unsafe procedures. In addition, millions of pe

ople have been displaced within Nigeria since 2012 due to the Boko Haram insurgency, resulting in a humanitarian crisis in which women and girls are at even higher risk for sexual violence and unwanted pregnancy — and have little to no access to reproductive health care. Ipas Nigeria works to increase women’s access to vital reproductive health and family planning services and to ensure that high-quality treatment for complications of unsafe abortion (post abortion care) is available. Ipas Nigeria collaborates with alliances and partners to advocate for laws and policies that address sexual violence—and to develop youth champions for safe, legal abortion. We also train police officers on the abortion law and the consequences of unsafe abortion, which in turn reduces unjustified accusations and arrests of women seeking life-saving reproductive health services and the providers who care for them. At the community level, Ipas Nigeria works to increase knowledge around sexual and reproductive health, reduce abortion stigma, and ensure women know where to seek care for complications of unsafe abortion.

12/05/2026

🎨 10 Days Left: Resonance of Choice Art Competition

The countdown is on.

We’re calling on artists, photographers, illustrators, and visual storytellers to submit bold original works exploring abortion, bodily autonomy, stigma, reproductive justice, contraception, and SGBV.

This is your chance to use art as advocacy, challenge harmful narratives, and have your work showcased at The Resonance of Choice immersive exhibition in Abuja.

🏆 Cash prizes to be won
🗓️ Deadline: 22 May (10 days to go)

We’re already receiving incredible submissions—and we want to see more.

Create. Challenge. Submit.

Strengthening access to quality reproductive healthcare starts with the people who deliver it.In Borno State, we support...
05/05/2026

Strengthening access to quality reproductive healthcare starts with the people who deliver it.

In Borno State, we supported health providers through a Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) training, equipping them with practical skills in CAC, post-abortion care, and family planning. Through hands-on learning and real-life scenarios, participants strengthened their ability to provide informed, respectful, and compassionate care.

Improving health outcomes is not only about the availability of services, but about ensuring that providers are confident, skilled, and supported to deliver care that women can trust.

Over the years, Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation has been a been a key partner of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfar...
01/05/2026

Over the years, Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation has been a been a key partner of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare at both the Federal and State levels. We are dedicated to developing lasting solutions within healthcare structures, ensuring that pathways to safe healthcare remain accessible and effective over time.

To reinforce our partnership, Our Country Director, Lucky Palmer and National program Manager, Dr Chidimma Anyanwu led an advocacy visit to the Federal Ministry of Health where we held valuable discussions on how to further strengthen our partnership through joint programming in areas such as family planning and health promotion within local communities.

Also at state level, we visited the Plateau State Ministry of Health and Justice to solidify healthcare systems that result in stronger policies that safeguard women’s reproductive health in the State.

Looking ahead, we anticipate even stronger partnerships with the Ministry of Health. By working collaboratively, we aim to lower maternal mortality rates resulting from unsafe abortions. This commitment underscores our shared dedication to improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes for women across Nigeria.

Ipas Nigeria, represented by our Country Director, Lucky Palmer, had the opportunity to meet with Global Affairs Canada,...
27/04/2026

Ipas Nigeria, represented by our Country Director, Lucky Palmer, had the opportunity to meet with Global Affairs Canada, represented by Irantalab Tehrani to share progress on the GAC project - Improving Sexual and Reproductive Autonomy among Women and Girls in Nigeria.

The four-year project has contributed immensely to reducing stigma associated with sexual and reproductive health using Ipas Nigeria’s Values Clarification for Action Transformation methodology, as well as empowering communities to provide better support for safe abortion care. Ipas Nigeria is enthusiastic about implementing this project, as it breaks the barriers to sexual and reproductive health, and empowers women and girls to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

We are grateful for the support from Global Affairs Canada to advance women’s sexual and reproductive health.

Across communities, women shared the messages they hear about abortion, contraception, and reproductive health.Some of t...
20/04/2026

Across communities, women shared the messages they hear about abortion, contraception, and reproductive health.

Some of these beliefs are shaped by religion.
Some by culture.
Some by stigma that has existed for generations.

But when fear and judgment replace honest conversations about sexual and reproductive health, women are often left to navigate life-changing decisions alone. It’s time to move the conversation from silence and shame to knowledge, compassion, and autonomy.

Across communities, women shared the messages they hear about abortion, contraception, and reproductive health.Some of t...
15/04/2026

Across communities, women shared the messages they hear about abortion, contraception, and reproductive health.

Some of these beliefs are shaped by religion.
Some by culture.
Some by stigma that has existed for generations.

But when fear and judgment replace honest conversations about sexual and reproductive health, women are often left to navigate life-changing decisions alone. It’s time to move the conversation from silence and shame to knowledge, compassion, and autonomy.

Curious about the work we do to promote reproductive justice?Our newsletter takes you beyond the headlines — sharing sto...
08/04/2026

Curious about the work we do to promote reproductive justice?

Our newsletter takes you beyond the headlines — sharing stories from the field, insights from the communities we work with, and data that shapes conversations around sexual and reproductive health in Nigeria.

Stay informed. Stay engaged.
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As part of ongoing by the Federal Ministry of Health and the SWAp cordination office to crash maternal mortality in Nige...
07/04/2026

As part of ongoing by the Federal Ministry of Health and the SWAp cordination office to crash maternal mortality in Nigeria, Ipas Nigeria facillitated a capacity building session for WCA Options on the Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT). With heigtened stigma associated with accessing sexual and reproductive health services, the VCAT methodology provides an avenue to remove barriers in difficult conversations on sexual and reproductive health including abortion and contraception access. Together, we are shaping a sustainable environment that crashes maternal deaths from unsafe abortions!

Nigeria spends millions of dollars every year treating complications from unsafe abortions. In fact, the economic burden...
30/03/2026

Nigeria spends millions of dollars every year treating complications from unsafe abortions. In fact, the economic burden of Post-Abortion Care on the health system is estimated at $19 million annually.

But here’s the reality:
1. Treating complications costs far more than preventing them.
2. Managing moderate complications costs 60% more than early care.
3. Outdated methods like D&C cost 18% more than safer options like Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).

This isn’t just about healthcare. It’s about how limited resources are used in a strained health system.

In this webinar, we will discuss this economic burden and how shifting to safer, more efficient methods can save lives, time, and public resources.

‘We need to promote laws that protect women from r**e' - Religious leader in Akwa Ibom StateIpas Nigeria is working to e...
30/03/2026

‘We need to promote laws that protect women from r**e' - Religious leader in Akwa Ibom State

Ipas Nigeria is working to end stigma amongst religious and traditional leaders to reduce unsafe abortion and ensure women and girls can make decisions about their sexual health.

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On this day, the Global Day of Action to Destigmatize Abortion, we advocate for choice without stigma, without shame, an...
29/03/2026

On this day, the Global Day of Action to Destigmatize Abortion, we advocate for choice without stigma, without shame, and without silence.

Because stigma doesn’t just limit access; it shapes stories, fuels judgment, and keeps people from seeking care. That’s why we’re launching — using art as a form of advocacy to challenge stigma, spark empathy, and change how people see reproductive justice.

Your voice. Your art. Your story.

🏆 Win up to ₦750,000
📅 Deadline: May 22, 2026

To submit:
Post your artwork on Instagram, tag , and tell us what your piece represents.

Click link in bio to learn more

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