About Jean-Claude Mulunda

Advocacy for Decriminalization and Legal Reform

Jean-Claude Mulunda champions the decriminalization of abortion in DRC to improve access to safe care, outlining paths from legal change to accessible services.[2] He stresses clarifying legal guidance and strengthening health systems for success in restrictive environments.[10] In crisis contexts, he pushes for accessible abortion amid ongoing conflicts.[1][8][9]

Abortion and Contraception in Humanitarian and Crisis Settings

Mulunda highlights the urgent need for abortion and contraception in war-torn and refugee areas, drawing from his experience with sexual violence survivors.[18] He discusses provisioning care in crises like M23 conflicts, where women face rape and execution.[7] In COVID-19 contexts, he addresses preventing unintended pregnancies amid disruptions.[13]

Youth Education and Social Media Campaigns

He coordinates social media efforts to reach DRC youth with accurate abortion information, noting increased engagement.[3] Campaigns emphasize safe, effective self-managed abortion using misoprostol.[12][17]

Health System Strengthening and Capacity Building

Mulunda focuses on resilient health systems, training midwives for safe abortion access,[4] and examining manual vacuum aspiration reuse in multiple countries.[15] Partnerships like The Audacious Project support preventing unsafe abortions across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.[5][6][16][20]

Global Funding and Recognition

Ipas, under Mulunda's leadership with Anu Kumar, secures major funding from The Audacious Project for safe abortion initiatives.[5][14][16][20] He engages in interviews and posts amplifying these efforts on LinkedIn and Instagram.[6][11][14]

Research and Interviews

Mulunda contributes to research on abortion in crises[1][9] and broader reproductive health discussions.[13] He warns of delays in abortion access in restrictive states.[10]