Isa Kyari has been a Community Health Extension Worker in Borno State for six years. With the humanitarian crisis in the State, he has seen firsthand how many displaced women, who live in poverty, visit the health care facilities to request for abortion and...
School demonstration on the use of pads during the rapid response club session in school. Photo @Ezekiel Sunday/ZECGWIS ‘…Whenever I was on my period, I used to stay at home and not come to school. I did this to avoid stigma and other problems. I felt it was better to...
Reproductive justice is not just about having health services available. It also means women and girls can reach care in time, use it with dignity, and make choices without coercion, shame, or fear. In many communities, everyday life is shaped by gender expectations,...
Women’s ability to make choices for their health goes beyond their knowledge of sexual and reproductive health alone. It involves ongoing dialogue and engagement with multiple power holders in patriarchal societies where entrenched social norms limit women’s and...
Addressing community norms related to sexual and reproductive health in Nigeria presents multifaceted challenges due to religious, moral, and cultural constraints. Additionally, longstanding information surrounding abortion and contraception care has perpetuated...
In Nigeria, societal stigma—reinforced by powerful institutions such as religion and tradition—continues to limit access to sexual and reproductive health services. Religious and traditional leaders play an outsized role in shaping community beliefs and the...
Are you a creative storyteller who believes in reproductive justice for all? Whether through activism, art, organizing, or personal experience, do you believe in storytelling as a force for sparking hope and sustaining movements for change? The Ipas Nigeria Health...
Dr. Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi, MBBS, MSc., FWACP, Honourable Commissioner for Health, Ministry of Health, Oyo State giving her remarks during the training session for Government Stakeholders in Oyo State.Stigma around abortion in Nigeria is one of the most...
Abuja, 10th March 2025: In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation calls for a more supportive environment that empowers women and girls to make informed decisions about their lives and health. In alignment with this year’s...
To enable women's full and effective participation and decision making in public life, Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation has been working for the past 25 years to create a policy environment that ensures women and girls have access to reproductive justice, including...