Ibis Reproductive Health
@ibisrh
Global research and advocacy org advancing sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. #IbisDrivesChange
Youth voices matter, and they belong at the centre of decisions and policies that affect their health, safety, and overall well-being. Thank you to all who participated in the Meaningful Adolescent and Youth Engagement session.
The MAMA Network brought together hundreds of innovators, feminist activists, healthcare providers, academics, and human-rights advocates from all across Africa and the world for a vibrant gathering, the Abortion & Reproductive Justice Conference (ARJC) in Nairobi, Kenya on 16-18 June 2026.
The Abortion & Reproductive Justice Conference (ARJC) in Nairobi, Kenya, on 16-18 June 2026. Among those in attendance were Ibis’s very own Tanya Robbertse, Duduetsang Mmeti, Dela Nai and Caitlin Gerdts.
🧵The MAMA Network brought together hundreds of innovators, feminist activists, healthcare providers, academics, and human-rights advocates from all across Africa and the world for a vibrant gathering...
Happy 3-Year Approv-iversary, Opill! We're so glad to see you every time we walk through the family planning aisle, available to anyone and everyone—without ID, health insurance, or prescription—right off the shelf. 🙌
We’re hiring for 2 Research Fellowships! If you: ✅ Are interested in a 1-2 year position ✅ Have experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, conducting quantitative & qualitative analyses, and communicating research findings to a range of audiences ...apply to #BeAnIbis ➡️ bit.ly/BeAnIbis
Our latest #TrustBlackWomen study explored how social realities impact reproductive decision-making for Black women in the south. #IbisDrivesChange ➡️ https://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org/publications/beyond-choice-social-realities-shaping-pregnancy-decisions-and-family-planning-agency
The research is clear: sex education supports healthier relationships, better health outcomes, and safer communities. Parents support it, young people need it, and every community should have access to it. The time is now to make #SexEdForAll a reality.
Yesterday, May 17, we marked #IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia. This year’s theme, “At the heart of democracy,” reminded us of the freedoms we continue to defend. #IDAHOBIT #DrivingChange
Ibis partnered with Women's Legal Centre to develop two resources for young people and those who work with them, as user-friendly references on the laws and regulations that govern access to SRH services in the country. Download these resources: bit.ly/4f8bLBy #DrivingChange #IbisAfrica
Did you know you can get a daily birth control pill right off the shelf in the US—no prescription or ID needed? This #FreeThePill Day ❤️ & 🔄️ our post to help us raise awareness about Opill and advocate for more birth control pills to be brought over the counter! freethepill.org/take-action
🧵Through our work on the mmoho Sexual and Reproductive Health Helpline, we discovered knowledge gaps among young people in South Africa regarding their rights to negotiate safe sex, access contraceptives and the benefits of dual protection during sex. #DrivingChange #IbisAfrica
Earlier this month, a coalition of menstrual activists, researchers, and civil society organisations in South Africa proposed a bill to advance menstrual equity in the country. Check out our latest blog reflecting on the implications of this bill for menstrual advocacy here: bit.ly/4tO8X16its
📢We’re hiring! If you are... ✅Committed to advancing #reprohealth & justice ✅Experienced in managing multiple responsibilities w/ attention to accuracy ✅A detail-oriented self-starter who is highly organized & able to meet deadlines ...we want to hear from you! Apply to #BeAnIbis ➡️ bit.ly/BeAnIbis
Black Mamas deserve more than survival; they deserve dignity & liberation #RootedInJusticeAndJoy. This #BMHW26, we’re uplifting Black-led care, healing, and systems change. Join the movement for Black Maternal Health equity w/ Black Mamas Matter Alliance!
LAST DAY to vote for #FreeThePill in the Webby Awards! Please cast your vote TODAY to help us amplify our work + ensure everyone has access to the #reprohealth care they need without barriers or stigma ➡️ https://wbby.co/58958N
Ibis-led project, #FreeThePill, has been nominated for a Webby Award! 🎉💖 We have been researching, educating, collaborating, and advocating for an over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill in the United States for 20+ years. Your vote TODAY helps us amplify our work 🔗 https://wbby.co/58958N 🔗
We're excited to introduce our new Research Manager on the MORE Study team, Thea Bourdeau! Please join us in welcoming her to Ibis. We're so thrilled to be working with you, Thea. #BeAnIbis www.ibisreproductive...
This Thursday, the 8th Human Rights Festival, hosted by Constitution Hill and its partners, Gauteng Department of Economic Development, the National Heritage Council, and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency. #HRF2026 #IbisDrivesChange
Women's History Month is an opportunity to recognize something we often overlook: the researchers, clinicians, and advocates whose work built the foundation of modern reproductive healthcare.
📢 Webinar Alert! Our Associate Project Director, Jewelle Methazia, will be joining an upcoming @ACORCA webinar. She’ll be presenting: “Examining unplanned pregnancy and abortion among adolescent girls aged 12–17 in South Africa.”
We celebrate abortion in all its forms. No matter where, when, how, or why, abortion care is our right. We #CelebrateAbortionProviders who make that right a reality. Read our love letter, from Ibis researchers to abortion providers, here ➡️ medium.com/@IbisRH/a-lo...
🧵Today is International Women’s Day, a globally recognised day honouring the achievements and contributions of women. This year’s theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, is a reminder that gender equality MUST extend to every woman and girl, everywhere. #DrivingChange #IWD2026
This year, we’re joining the global call to demand equal rights and real justice for every woman and girl. No exceptions. No delays. #IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #DrivingChange
Want to #BeAnIbis? If you are: ✅Committed to advancing repro health, rights, & justice ✅Experienced collaborating across teams w/ varying work styles ✅A detail-oriented self-starter who is highly organized & able to meet deadlines We want to hear from you! Apply today➡️ibis.bamboohr.com/ca...
📢We’re hiring! If you: ✅Are committed to advancing repro health, rights, & justice ✅Are experienced in managing research design & implementation ✅Have a strong background collaborating across interest-holders We want to hear from you! #BeAnIbis ➡️ ibis.bamboohr.com/ca...
🪩 Ring in the new year with a donation to advance equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care around the world! #IbisDrivesChange and your support will help us to meet the challenges of the moment ➡️ bit.ly/SupportIbis
#IbisDrivesChange all year long & we are so glad you’re here with us! Thank you for your commitment to a more just and equitable future where everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, can access the information and care they need to live healthy, fulfilled lives. bit.ly/2025IBIS
Ibis continues to generate evidence to advance strong, justice-focused policies and effective, high-quality sexual and reproductive health information, services, and product innovations. Learn about Ibis's impact in 2025 → bit.ly/2025ibis 🔗
This #GivingTuesday, your donation will drive the rigorous research and principled partnerships necessary to defend and expand access to sexual and reproductive health information and care. 🔗bit.ly/SupportIbis