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July 2018 | Statement

New research shows abortions with support of non-medically trained counselors could offer safe alternative for women in legally-restrictive contexts

A new study published by Ibis in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health shows that a safe-abortion hotline staffed by trained abortion counselors can help women who are more than 12 weeks pregnant to safely self-manage medication abortion. Results suggest that this model has the potential to be as...

June 2018 | Statement

Ibis responds to NIFLA v Becerra

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Kelly Blanchard, President of Ibis, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on NIFLA v. Becerra : “The Supreme Court’s decision to allow crisis pregnancy centers to deliberately mislead women about abortion and...

April 2018 | Statement

Comprehensive maternal and reproductive health care (including abortion) for all

As Ibis Reproductive Health celebrates International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, we continue to advance the right of women around the world to have access to safe, accessible, and comprehensive maternal and reproductive health care, including the right to safe abortion. We recognize that...

March 2018 | Statement

Ibis at the African Conference of Sexual and Reproductive Health

Ibis staff were proud to be a part of the 8th African Conference of Sexual and Reproductive Health last month, themed "Woman up: Advancing the sexual health and reproductive rights of girls and women in Africa." Ibis hosted a breakaway session focused on how digital platforms can assist with...

February 2018 | Statement

US military is below average in providing reproductive health care for servicewomen, new study shows

A new study published by Ibis shows that the United States military is below average in its reproductive health coverage when compared to militaries worldwide—reflecting a lack of abortion coverage for servicewomen. Of the countries in the study that provided information about military...

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...

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