Ipas DRC
Non-profit organization
Fighting against gender-based discrimination in schools : Guaranteeing the right to education of pregnant adolescent girls and unwed mothers in Kinshasa.
Based on IDRC‑supported qualitative research conducted in Kinshasa, this policy brief examines how school environments influence the educational pathways of pregnant adolescent girls and unmarried young mothers. Despite recent policy reforms, the findings reveal persistent stigma and systemic barriers, underscoring the need for coordinated, evidence‑informed action across education, health, and community systems to advance girls’ right to education and gender equality.
Health Education School Clubs in Kasaï: Empowering Students with Knowledge to Protect Their Lives and Futures
In Kasaï Province, an assessment of the CTS ecosystem—child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and school dropout— revealed deeply rooted challenges affecting adolescents, particularly girls. These interconnected issues continue to undermine girls’ education, health, and...
The 122 toll-free hotline : a non-discriminatory protection and referral mechanism for GBV survivors.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s accession to the Maputo Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa raised great hopes for millions of Congolese women and girls. The government has taken steps to transform this historic achievement into tangible services,...
Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health to Accelerate the Gender Equity Agenda
The development of a nation is inextricably linked to its investment in the rights, education, and health of young girls and women.