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Ibis Reproductive Health
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Global research and advocacy org advancing sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. #IbisDrivesChange
🔗 https://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org
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🦋 Hi Bluesky! We are a global research & advocacy org committed to advancing sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide.

#IbisDrivesChange through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide.
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A recent research survey led by @ibisrh.bsky.social highlights significant barriers 🚧 in accessing preferred contraceptive methods among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the U.S.

⚠️ 37% of respondents were not using their method of choice.

Study: buff.ly/FaGHxSw
#TeachingTuesday
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🔍 Findings from research presented at #ICFP2025 by @IbisRH Associate Project Director, Jewelle Methazia, confirm that young adolescents aged 12-17 in Gauteng are experiencing unplanned pregnancy, with some resorting to unsafe abortion methods.
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[💡] Findings presented by Senior Associate Project Director, Chiara Bercu, at #ICFP show that abortion hotlines and other support groups play a critical role in facilitating people’s abortion care experiences in legally restrictive settings.

#IbisDrivesChange #AdolescentHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
[💡] Findings presented by Research Manager, Sofia Braunstein, at #ICFP highlight how social change, public policies, existing support systems, and access to support impact adolescents' abortion experiences in Argentina.
#IbisDrivesChange #AdolescentHealth
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧵🌍 Ibis Reproductive Health is heading to the International Conference on Family Planning (#ICFP2025) in Bogotá, Colombia!

Our researchers will present cutting-edge work on reproductive health access, abortion care quality, and youth SRH.

#ICFP2025 #IbisDrivesChange
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is DAF Day—a day of giving focused on support from donor-advised funds. DAFs are one way to support Ibis and our work to advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide.
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We're excited to introduce our new Research Coordinator: Milani Naik! In this role, Milani will support the MORE Study + the Later Abortion Initiative. Welcome, Milani! We're thrilled to be working with you. #BeAnIbis www.ibisreproductive...
October 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨 Opportunity Alert! 🚨
Want to help shape a privacy-first reproductive health app? Join Euki’s User Advisory Team! 🩸
📅 Apply by Oct 15
🔗 eukiapp.org/useradvi...
#EukiApp #ReproHealthJustice #PrivacyMatters #CycleTracking
October 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🧵Today is International Safe Abortion Day!

Access to safe & legal abortion is a constitutionally recognised right in South Africa. Despite existing legislation, many women face significant barriers to accessing safe abortions. Join us tomorrow as we commemorate this vital day!
September 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: Opill is now available online + in stores nationwide–no ID or Rx needed! Visit opill.com/pages/dona... to find an organization near you that is distributing it free of cost. #FreeThePill
September 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 #FreeThePill

➡️Here's how two @freethepill.bsky.social coalition members are working to ensure Opill is equitably accessible in their communities:
World Contraception Day Spotlight: Expanding affordable access to Opill through innovative…
This Friday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, recognized annually to commemorate the significance of birth control globally…
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September 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Now more than ever, we need to expand contraceptive options and improve equitable access to the full range of sexual & #repro health.

This #WorldContraceptionDay, spread the word about the first-ever OTC birth control pill: bit.ly/AllAboutOpill... 💊 #FreeThePill
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy #WorldContraceptionDay!

Today, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed! Together with @freethepill.bsky.social, we 👏did 👏that👏!

Now, we’re continuing our work to ensure it is equitably accessible to *everyone* who wants it: freethepill.org/even...
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🗣️ PRESS STATEMENT | International Safe Abortion Day Imbizo
Join us for a critical dialogue on safe abortion access and advocacy.
📅 29 September | 🕐 10:00-14:00 | 📍 The Forge, Braamfontein
Together for safe, legal, accessible healthcare for all.
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧵In 2023 and 2024, Ibis hosted the International Safe Abortion Day March to raise awareness of the critical need for accessible and safe abortion services and information for women, girls and gender expansive communities in South Africa.
This year, we are SWITCHING THINGS UP!
September 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#WorldContraceptionDay is 1 week away! Please join us online on Friday 9/26 to:
📣 Uplift our movement to #FreeThePill + bring more types of BC pills OTC in the US
📣 Raise awareness about #opill + advocate for expanded affordability measures
📣 Share our NEW resources, launching that day!
September 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This #TelehealthAwarenessWeek, Ibis researchers have launched a blog series diving into the history of telemedicine, exploring the impact of #VirtualCare, and demonstrating how #IbisDrivesChange by contextualizing study findings.

One key takeaway: #TelehealthWorks ⬇️
Why telehealth works: High acceptability among patients and providers
This blog post is the third in a series written by Ibis researchers for Telehealth Awareness Week. Learn more about this portfolio of work…
medium.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It's #TelehealthAwarenessWeek! This week highlights progress & improvements, and #IbisDrivesChange through our research exploring the impacts of #VirtualCare on the landscape for sexual & reproductive health. Check out our latest blog post ⬇️
From Clinic to Couch: The Journey to Direct-to-Patient Telehealth Abortions
This blog post is the second in a series written by Ibis researchers for Telehealth Awareness Week. Learn more about this portfolio of work…
medium.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This week is #TelehealthAwarenessWeek! Learn how #IbisDrivesChange through our new blog series, highlighting our telehealth research and exploring the impacts of #DigitalHealth & #VirtualCare on the landscape for sexual and #reprohealth care ⬇️
Beyond the Pandemic: The enduring rise of Telehealth in the United States
This blog post is the first in a series written by Ibis researchers for Telehealth Awareness Week. Learn more about this portfolio of work…
medium.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🧵#Throwback to last year, @IbisRH hosted a march on International Safe Abortion Day at Constitution Hill. Take a look at what partners had to say during last year's #ISAD2024 March.

#ISAD2025 #IbisAfrica
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧵In 2023 and 2024, Ibis hosted the International Safe Abortion Day March to raise awareness of the critical need for accessible and safe abortion services and information for women, girls and gender expansive communities in South Africa.
This year, we are SWITCHING THINGS UP!
September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢We are excited to announce the speakers for our World Sexual Health Day webinar, under our theme “Informed Choices, Healthy Futures”:

💡Enow Awah Georges Stevens
Based in Cameroon, Enow manages Advocates’ AMAZE International work in sub-Saharan Africa.
September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Despite South Africa's progressive reproductive health laws, young people still face significant barriers to access. From stigma and misinformation and limited youth-friendly public facilities, these challenges leave too many young people vulnerable to preventable health issues.
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🗣️#WorldContraceptionDay is a month away! This year, #FreeThePill will be spreading the word about Opill—the first daily birth control pill available over-the-counter (OTC) in the United States—and highlighting affordable access options.

Stay tuned for ways to celebrate with us on September 26!💊
August 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🧵Despite South Africa's progressive reproductive health laws, young people still face significant barriers to access.

#WorldSexualHealthDay #InformedChoices #HealthyFutures #IbisAfrica
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM