Problem: The DRC DHS 2013-14 reported that among ever-married women, 57% have ever experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). The DRC also ranks 179th in the world (out of 191 countries) in the gender equality index, affecting every aspect of a woman’s life and livelihood, including her reproductive decision-making. 

Overview: Based on Ipas’s successful adaptation of ARCHES in Bangladesh, Ipas and Ipas DRC integrated information on reproductive coercion (RC) and IPV (aligned with ARCHES content) into simple learning scenarios for users in the Nurse Nisa chatbot. Nurse Nisa is a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to simulate a chat between a trained health provider and person seeking information. Nurse Nisa is programmed to address frequently asked questions about contraception and self-management of abortion with pills. Integrating ARCHES content into Nurse Nisa will bring information on RC and IPV to women who need it.