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Highlighted text reads "Resist tip." Yellow title text says "Talking about abortion." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom.

Text reads "It's important to know and understand the language used around abortion to quickly be able to identify and call out misinformation." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom.

Text reads "Instead of: 'Pro-life' say 'Anti-choice.' Why: Pro-life is a grossly oversimplified term used to evoke emotional responses out of people. People who support abortion rights also support life, including the lives and rights of people who can get pregnant." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom.

Text reads "Instead of: 'Choice' say 'Access.' Why: In order to have a choice in reproductive health care, a person must first have access to care." The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist & Persist" are at bottom.

RESIST TIP: Some simple tweaks to the language you use to talk about reproductive rights can help add clarity and reduce stigma surrounding abortion.

Text reads: Resist tip: Know your facts. Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom.

Text reads: Crisis pregnancy centers. Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom.

Text reads: "Crisis pregnancy centers. These centers are often not health clinics and do not provide abortion services. But these centers intentionally advertise themselves as legit clinics to lure people seeking abortion so they can be dissuaded. The centers often provide misinformation or withhold facts about sexual health and pregnancy options and are usually religiously affiliated." Ipas logo and "Resist & Persist" slogan are at bottom.

RESIST TIP: It’s important to know and understand the language used around abortion to quickly be able to identify and call out misinformation. "Crisis pregnancy centers" exist to spread misinformation and shame pregnant people who want an abortion.

Substantial global evidence shows that abortion access affects the ability to obtain or continue an education. This is true in diverse settings, including the U.S., Ghana, Brazil, New Zealand, India, and Guadaloupe. Learn more: buff.ly/5oyYT24

Investment in WISH - one of the UK’s flagship sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programmes - should be protected to achieve sustainable change and improved health for women in West and Central Africa. #SRHR #UKAid @msichoices.org @ippf.bsky.social @sightsavers.bsky.social @ipas.org

Photo in lower left corner of Loretta Ross speaking into a microphone. Text quote from Dr. Ross reads, "If you're feeling overwhelmed when you're trying to make a difference, just keep in mind that you are doing the work that's on the side of justice and human rights. And nobody promised that it was going to be easy. But I promise you that you will have the most fulfilled life you've ever had, that you really do matter, and that the work that you do really matters." Ipas logo at bottom right with the slogan "Resist & Persist."

We resist.
We persist.
IT MATTERS.

A joyous photo of Loretta Ross is accompanied by text that reads: "We get to be very significant to history right now. And that feels really like a privileged place to be in, crazy as it sounds. I'd so much rather be alive and know that my life is making a difference than be somewhere, I'm just a drop in the ocean." -Dr. Loretta J. Ross. The Ipas logo and the slogan "Resist and Persist" are in the lower left corner. Photo credit is to Andrea Ellen Reed

We at @ipas.org were thrilled as always to sit down with our friend, MacArthur Genius fellow and National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Loretta J. Ross. Dr. Ross shared her unique insights into this moment in reproductive justice and what it means to "resist and persist" through difficult times.

Bold text in spotlights reads "Reproductive Justice is Racial Justice." Ipas logo is at bottom.

Happy Juneteenth! If we want to fight for reproductive justice we MUST be fighting for racial justice. There is not one without the other!

Bodily autonomy isn’t a menu. You don’t get to pick and choose who gets it and who doesn’t. Health care bans threaten everyone’s well-being, safety, and ability to determine what is best for them. All people deserve trust, respect & privacy to make medical decisions free from political interference.

Oh no! So sorry, but unfortunately we're not extending. We got a TON of responses, which is exciting—and a little overwhelming! 😅

Seating is limited to 70, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book through Flyleaf. Please indicate in the Customer Comments field at checkout if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event! (Club discounts do not apply for this special event.) flyleafbooks.com/event/ross-2...

Text reads: Call for writers & poets! Pitch an original essay or poem for inclusion in our upcoming 2025 digital collection: "My resilience looks like this...". Deadline June 16. Commission paid for accepted works. Ipas "Resist & Persist" logo at bottom.

Are you a creative storyteller who believes in repro justice? @Ipas.org invites you to pitch an original essay or poem for inclusion in our upcoming 2025 digital collection: "My resilience looks like this…" Deadline: June 16, 2025 Commission paid for accepted works. Full info: buff.ly/GxiqH7L

Photo of Loretta J. Ross. Text reads: June 23, 6:00 p.m. Author talk followed by signing line, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, NC. Flyleaf Books and Ipas logos at bottom.

It's almost here! Our next Read to Resist book club event at
@flyleafbooks.bsky.social in Chapel Hill, NC, USA is set for June 23 at 6PM. We’re thrilled that Loretta J. Ross will be joining us to discuss her book Calling In: How to start making change with those you’d rather cancel. buff.ly/0tEtkgd

Amicus Brief — United States v. Idaho (October 2024) Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” (“Act” or “Idaho’s Law”), a near-total abortion ban, restricts access to necessary emergency reproductive healthcare, exacerbating preventable maternal mortality and morb...

Last year, we joined @amnesty.org @ipas.org to intervene in the Supreme Court case that considered access to emergency abortions.

We argued that U.S. states like Idaho have human rights obligations to provide abortion care during medical emergencies. www.globaljusticecenter.net/amicus-brief...

Text reads: Pride and repro justice How and why they're intertwined. Ipas logo at bottom

Text reads: Reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights are all about the human right to bodily autonomy - the right to control one's own sexuality, gender, health and reproduction, and to do so safely and with dignity. Ipas logo at bottom of image.

Text reads: Having the right to health, to bodily autonomy, or to abortion isn't enough. We know that economic, cultural, religious, and systemic barriers prevent marginalized communities from accessing their rights. Ipas logo at bottom of image.

Text reads: Bodily autonomy is a human right. YOU say what YOU do with YOUR body: how you look, who you love, when, where, and if you start a family. Justice and equity rely upon ALL people accessing their human rights: to health, to equality, to privacy, and to live free from violence and discrimination. Ipas logo at bottom of image.

HAPPY PRIDE!!🧡🌈🧡🌈🧡

LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights are all about bodily autonomy. These fights for justice are intertwined!

This month and every month, Ipas is fighting for a world where every person has bodily autonomy and can access the health care they deserve.

Loretta J. Ross presents CALLING IN: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel From a pioneering Black feminist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, an urgent and exhilarating memoir-manifesto-handbook about how to rein in the excesses of cancel culture so we can truly communicate…

Our next Read to Resist book club event at @flyleafbooks.bsky.social in Chapel Hill, NC, USA is just around the corner! We’re thrilled that Loretta J. Ross will be joining us to discuss her book Calling In: How to start making change with those you’d rather cancel. More info here: buff.ly/0tEtkgd

On Monday, June 23, we welcome Loretta J. Ross in store to present her book Calling In! Reserve your seat on our website now 🧡

Text: Banning abortion increases maternal deaths. Nothing about banning abortion is "pro-life." Ipas logo is at bottom.

Text: Pregnant people living in states where abortion is banned are nearly 2x as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or soon after giving birth, compared to people living in states where abortion was both legal and accessible. *According to a recent report from the Gender Equity Policy Institute

Text: Alternatively, maternal deaths decreased 21% in states that made abortion legal and accessible post-Dobbs. Image: an arrow labeled "access" points up, an arrow labeled "maternal mortality" points down.

Image: a map of the United States with Texas and California highlighted. Text: "A state-by-state comparison." A circle pointing to Texas reads, "The risk of maternal death in Texas is 155% higher than it is in California. 39 deaths per 100,000 live births" A circle pointing to California reads "9.5 deaths per 100,000 live births"

Pregnant people living in states where abortion is banned are nearly 2x as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or soon after giving birth, compared to people living in states where abortion is legal and accessible.

Nothing about banning abortion is “pro-life.”

Youth voices, inclusive health: Expanding reproductive health access for young people in Ethiopia - Ipas The Make Way Project is a four-year initiative by Ipas Ethiopia and partners to expand access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for young people in Ethiopia—particularly those...

The Make Way Project is a 4-year initiative supporting youth in Ethiopia—especially those displaced or living with disabilities—to access vital sexual and reproductive health care. Read how Ipas Ethiopia and partners are working to remove systemic barriers and ensure inclusive care: bit.ly/3SCMxyS

Bold text reads "Bodily autonomy is a human right."

Why do they insist on overcomplicating things? Bodily autonomy is a human right. Full stop. See, that wasn't hard, was it?

Reimagining Sexual and Reproductive Health Without U.S. Involvement | Think Global Health The Helms Amendment and the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, are moot without U.S. aid funding

Declining U.S. foreign aid presents an opportunity to reimagine sexual and reproductive health and rights.

@ipas.org CEO Anu Kumar and Global Development Director Pansi Katenga explore how decolonizing the global health agenda could elevate abortion care.

Coming up on the @deanobeidallah.bsky.social show:

Dr. Anu Kumar of @ipas.org
@pamkeithdc.bsky.social
@repbonnie.bsky.social

☎️: 866-997-4748
🔊: SiriusXM.us/Dean

Loretta J. Ross presents CALLING IN: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel

Note time is 6:00 - an update from what was previously posted. Hope to see you there! More info: flyleafbooks.com/event/ross-2...

Text reads: Read to resist with Loretta Ross. Photo of Loretta Ross.

Photo of Loretta Ross, text reads: Read to resist with Loretta Ross! We're thrilled that pioneering Black feminist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Loretta Ross will be joining us in person as we discuss her book Calling In: How to start making change with those you'd rather cancel.

Illustration of people reading. Text reads: 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. Join us!

Text reads: Where: Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. When: June 23, 6:00 p.m. Image of the cover of the book "Calling In: How to start making change with those you'd rather cancel" by Loretta J. Ross.

Mark your calendar for our next in-person Read to Resist book club event in Chapel Hill, NC, USA! We’re thrilled that Loretta J. Ross will be joining us as we discuss her book Calling In: How to start making change with those you’d rather cancel. You can buy the book here: bit.ly/3YyYmJY

Text reads: "Double your impact to support reproductive freedom. This moment calls for all of us to stand up, speak out, and fight for a world where every person can determine their own future. Donate to Ipas today." Image is a photo of a woman of color raising her fist and speaking into a megaphone. The Ipas logo is in orange in the bottom right corner.

BREAKING NEWS: A generous Ipas supporter has offered to match donations up to $50,000 from new supporters through May 31st. Donate today to DOUBLE your impact and support reproductive rights! www.ipas.org/donate/resis...

A flow chart with white text on a dark green background reads: "Climate change (leads to) environmental disasters (leads to) destroyed housing (leads to) displacement (leads to) increased risk of sexual violence (leads to) need for abortion services." The Ipas logo is at bottom left in orange.

On this Earth Day we want to remind everybody that climate change and reproductive justice are linked. Does someone you know struggle to see the connection? This can help walk them through it:

White text on an orange background reads: "Abortion is health care means: incomplete miscarriages don't turn into life-threatening infections, ectopic pregnancies don't result in death, victims of rape and incest can regain some bodily autonomy, people can avoid the emotional trauma of continuing a non-viable pregnancy, everyone gets to choose their own future."

What do we mean when we say "Abortion is health care"? It's really not that complicated.

Learn more about our work at www.ipas.org

We spoke to healthcare providers, researchers, doulas, abortion funds, and pregnant people for our new report tied to an upcoming UN review of the United States’ human rights record.

Thanks to our co-authors: @ipas.org, @p4hr.bsky.social, @guttmacher.org, @janesdueprocess.bsky.social, and more!

Ambassador of Iceland signing commitment on CTS support

delegates who signed the commitment to supporting CTS

Ipas Malawi, in partnership with the Govt of Malawi and the National Planning Commission, hosted a national dialogue to address the systemic challenges limiting young girls' autonomy and opportunities. Focus was on the intersection of Child Marriage, Teen Pregnancy, and School Dropout (CTS Nexus).

Global Disability Summit – 2nd - 3rd April, 2025 / Berlin The International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan will host the third Global Disability Summit (GDS)

The Global Disability Summit is back, and the Ipas Impact Network is proud to be part of it! As a locally led, globally connected network, we push for an inclusive world where everyone can access the care and information they need to make their own reproductive decisions. globaldisabilitysummit.org