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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
🔍 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
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
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
🧵#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
These speakers will unpack systemic barriers, amplify youth voices, mobilise participants toward collaborative action and spotlight solutions for stigma-free, accessible sexual and reproductive health care.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4lmLz5W

#InformedChoices #IbisAfrica
September 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💡Tshepo Ngoato
A South African youth advocate, leader, and human rights activist who currently serves as Director of the Y+ South Africa Network.
💡Khuliso Managa
An Attorney at the Women’s Legal Centre who works in their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights focus area.
September 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💡Judiac Ranape
The Comprehensive District Health Nurse Trainer and abortion provider with the Southern/Western Substructure of the Department of Health in Cape Town, South Africa.
💡Motlatsi Komote
The Head of Research and Programmes at the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE).
September 3, 2025 at 1:01 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
Working together to refine and strengthen commitments that prioritise equity, quality,and integration in #SRH services. Thanks to FP2030 for capturing our collective engagement thus far: https://bit.ly/45ic7iK

#SRHR #FP2030ESA #Ibis #Africa #PartnershipInAction
August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🧵The journey to fulfilling the South Africa SRHR commitments is exciting! Ibis is proud of its key role working alongside our longstanding partner, the South African National Department of Health and other strategic partners since 2023.
#SRHR #FP2030ESA #Ibis #Africa #PartnershipInAction
August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As #DisabilityPride Month comes to a close, we continue to celebrate folks who:
❤️Have physical, emotional, psychiatric, and/or cognitive disabilities
💛Identify w/ 1+ shades of neurodiversity
💙Live w/ a non-visible and/or undiagnosed disability
💚Became disabled later in life
July 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Ibis President Kelly Blanchard spoke with @‪aclu.org‬ about why our NIH grant that was terminated is critical to our #IbisDrivesChange work addressing the health needs of LGBTQ and gender-diverse people ➡️ aclu.org/news/lgbtq-...
July 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🧵President Nelson Mandela championed women’s rights in South Africa. He signed South Africa's abortion bill in 1996, clearing the way for one of the world's toughest abortion laws to be replaced with one of the most liberal.
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM