News & Announcements

February 2018 | Statement

New study confirms people want over-the-counter access to birth control, including progestin-only pills

A first-of-its-kind study examining US women’s and teen’s interest in over-the-counter (OTC) access to a progestin-only birth control pill (POP) was published in Women’s Health Issues . The survey findings show both teens and adults are interested in using an OTC POP. Key findings...

January 2018 | Statement

And still we fight to make Roe a reality

In the years before the historic Roe v. Wade decision, women in the United States seeking an abortion faced a perilous path. Safe options for abortion were limited and unsafe procedures resulted in high maternal mortality rates. The tide started to turn in the 1960s, when some states began...

January 2018 | Statement

New research finds that women in Peru can safely self-induce abortion with information from a healthcare provider

A new study conducted in Peru, where abortion is legally restricted, finds that women can safely and effectively self-induce abortion after receiving information from a healthcare provider about how to use the drug misoprostol. Although abortion is common in Peru, few women qualify for legal...

November 2017 | Statement

New research: Servicewomen report the US military’s abortion policy harms physical and emotional health

Servicewomen in the US military report a lack of support and fears about confidentiality, stigma, and negative career impacts when they choose to have an abortion, according to a paper published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health . US servicewomen have a significantly higher rate of...

March 2004 | Statement

Announcement of Charlotte Ellertson’s death

We announce with much sadness that on March 21, 2004, Charlotte Ellertson, Ibis’s founder and president died after a year-long battle with breast cancer. Charlotte was a wonderful friend, mentor, and colleague. Her energy and enthusiasm for our work was infectious and she inspired us with her...