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 people 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.

…I learned that being on my period should not stop me from coming to school,” says Falmata.Periods are normal and should...
13/08/2026

…I learned that being on my period should not stop me from coming to school,” says Falmata.

Periods are normal and should never limit a girl’s education. Yet, stigma and misinformation continue to hold girls back—affecting not only their attendance, but their confidence and future potential. Ipas Nigeria, with support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, is working to transform girls’ knowledge and perceptions of menstrual health—helping them stay in school and thrive.

Read the full article - https://ipasnigeria.org/how-menstrual-health-education-is-helping-girls-stay-in-school-in-borno-state/

29/07/2026

An evening of art. Dialogue. Reflection. Action.

The Resonance of Choice brought together artists, advocates, policymakers, health professionals, and changemakers to explore how art can challenge stigma and advance conversations on reproductive justice.

From thought-provoking exhibitions to insightful panel discussions and inspiring artistic expressions, the event demonstrated the power of creativity to transform understanding and build empathy.

Thank you to our speakers, artists, partners, and everyone who joined us in making this a memorable experience. Together, we continue to move the conversation forward.

If these artworks could speak, what do you think they would say?These are the winning entries from The Resonance of Choi...
13/07/2026

If these artworks could speak, what do you think they would say?

These are the winning entries from The Resonance of Choice Art Competition. Each one tells a different story—but every viewer sees something different.

Tell us:
🎨 Which artwork would you choose?
💬 What message do you think it communicates?
❤️ Which one stayed with you the longest?

Drop your thoughts below—we're listening.

To every artist who submitted a piece, shared a story, and used their creativity to challenge stigma and spark conversat...
20/06/2026

To every artist who submitted a piece, shared a story, and used their creativity to challenge stigma and spark conversation—thank you.

Your artworks made The Resonance of Choice what it was: a powerful reminder that art can shape perspectives, inspire empathy, and advance conversations around reproductive justice.

Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 1st Place – Le'Ohaga Mmesomachi Venetia ()

🥈 2nd Place – Odebiyi Glory Oluwanishola ()

🥉 3rd Place – Adenugba Omolara Elizabeth ()

Thank you to all participating artists for lending your voices, perspectives, and talents to this important conversation. We are proud to have showcased your work.

Yesterday, The Resonance of Choice brought together artists, advocates, health professionals, policymakers, and members ...
20/06/2026

Yesterday, The Resonance of Choice brought together artists, advocates, health professionals, policymakers, and members of the public for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and storytelling through art.

Through powerful conversations, we explored how stigma, misinformation, policy, and lived experiences shape access to sexual and reproductive health care, and the role each of us can play in building a more informed and empathetic society.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, our incredible panelists for sharing their expertise and perspectives, and every guest who engaged with the exhibition and conversations so thoughtfully.

Some conversations are easier to avoid than to understand.The Resonance of Choice is an immersive exhibition exploring h...
04/06/2026

Some conversations are easier to avoid than to understand.

The Resonance of Choice is an immersive exhibition exploring how stigma, silence, and misinformation shape abortion care and reproductive health experiences in Nigeria.

Through art, storytelling, conversation, and interactive experiences, this event invites participants to move beyond assumptions and engage with the human realities behind SRHR.

📍 TBD Abuja
📅 19th June 2026
⏰ 16:00

Click this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTFfM4F1O_pdf7r4Qzp_qs3cTce4hOZX2vf4iC5lr7io0ozw/viewform?usp=header

Join policymakers, creatives, advocates, media professionals, and development actors for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and experience.

For many women in Nigeria, healthcare does not always begin in a hospital.Sometimes, it begins with the chemist down the...
04/06/2026

For many women in Nigeria, healthcare does not always begin in a hospital.

Sometimes, it begins with the chemist down the road.

A study across three Nigerian states found that women who obtained misoprostol from local medicine vendors (PMVs) had outcomes comparable to women who accessed clinics.

That means:
📍 No reported abortion-related complications
📍 92% felt prepared for what to expect
📍 90% would recommend medication abortion
📍 Women using PMVs were no more likely to need additional treatment

This matters because access is about what women can actually reach, afford, and trust. When systems feel distant, women create their own pathways to safe care.

Curious about the full research and what it means for safe abortion access in Nigeria?
Click the link in our bio to read more.

We were delighted to receive Kadidiatou Sow, the Director of Le Centre ODAS, at our office today. The visit provided a v...
03/06/2026

We were delighted to receive Kadidiatou Sow, the Director of Le Centre ODAS, at our office today. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on advancing collaborative regional policy and advocacy efforts, while strengthening movement-building for abortion rights across both Anglophone and Francophone regions.

We are excited about the momentum this partnership can generate, particularly in expanding access to safe abortion care at both national and regional levels, and in fostering stronger, more coordinated advocacy across the continent.

Some conversations are easier to avoid than to understand.The Resonance of Choice is an immersive exhibition exploring h...
02/06/2026

Some conversations are easier to avoid than to understand.

The Resonance of Choice is an immersive exhibition exploring how stigma, silence, and misinformation shape abortion care and reproductive health experiences in Nigeria.

Through art, storytelling, conversation, and interactive experiences, this event invites participants to move beyond assumptions and engage with the human realities behind SRHR.

📍 TBD Abuja
📅 19th June 2026
⏰ 16:00
Join policymakers, creatives, advocates, media professionals, and development actors for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and experience.

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.

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