World Contraception Day 2024: Launching the Road to Bogotá and a Global Call to Action for Family Planning

Sep 25, 2024

Join us on World Contraception Day 2024 (September 26, 2024) as we kick off the Road to Bogotá campaign—a global movement highlighting the vital role of family planning (FP) and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in a world facing multiple crises. Hosted by the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) and the Family Planning News Network (FPNN), this virtual event will feature an exclusive episode of the Pulse of Family Planning with Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng (Dr. T).

Why Family Planning Matters in a Time of Global Crisis

As we prepare for ICFP 2025, the conversation around family planning and SRHR has never been more critical. Amid climate change, conflict, economic instability, and the rollback of rights, ensuring autonomy, dignity, and quality healthcare for all remains essential to global stability.

This webinar will bring together global SRHR leaders to discuss the urgent need for resilient family planning systems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how we can collectively strengthen access to FP/SRHR, despite the challenges.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The importance of family planning and SRHR in maintaining global stability
  • How intersecting crises impact reproductive health and rights
  • Stories of resilience and innovation from global SRHR leaders

Featured Speakers:

  • Naomi Tulay-Solanke, MPH (Liberia) – Executive Director, Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI)
  • Kerigo Odada, LLM (Kenya) – Legal Support Network Coordinator, MAMA Network
  • Isabel Rubio (Mexico) – Fellow, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law
  • Satang Nabaneh, PhD (The Gambia) – Co-convener, Sexual and Reproductive Rights Network
  • Tlaleng Mofokeng, MBChB (South Africa) – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health; Host of the Pulse

Save the Date: ICFP 2025

The Road to Bogotá campaign leads to the highly anticipated ICFP 2025, which will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, from November 3 to 6, 2025. Along the way, we will host local events and share stories from the FP/SRHR community, culminating in a global gathering to showcase our resilience and commitment to reproductive health.

How to Participate

  • Register for the event here [Registration Link]
  • Join the conversation on social media using #WCD2024, #RoadToBogotá, and #ICFP2025
  • Watch live in English, with interpretation available in French and Spanish

Together, we can celebrate World Contraception Day and stand united in the fight for family planning and reproductive health in a world facing unprecedented challenges.

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