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The International Conference on Family Planning
A Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Community, Movement, and Platform
What is ICFP?
Since its inaugural convening in Kampala, Uganda in 2009, the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) has grown into more than just a conference. It is a global community, a dynamic movement, and a trusted platform advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.
What Does ICFP Do?
Based at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), ICFP convenes researchers, governments, advocates, and health equity champions to celebrate progress, make new commitments, and drive collective action that advances the field of SRHR.
Rooted in scientific rigor, local ownership, and intergenerational leadership, it serves as a strategic inflection point for expanding universal access to family planning and SRHR through research, program implementation, and advocacy efforts.
Where is ICFP Going?
ICFP extends far beyond its convenings. As a continuous, year-round platform, it connects the global SRHR community across disciplines, sectors, and regions. By fostering collaboration, elevating diverse voices, and linking research to practice, ICFP enables partners to implement solutions, ensure accountability, and accelerate progress toward a more equitable future.
Kampala, Uganda
Theme: Universal Access to Family Planning
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute and the Ministry of Health of Uganda
The inaugural ICFP conference in 2009 exceeded all expectations. Created to re-energize global attention on family planning and unite stakeholders from around the world, ICFP 2009 in Uganda challenged the family planning and SRHR community to scale up proven solutions through stronger programs and policy change.
Dakar, Senegal
Theme: Research & Best Practices
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute and the Ministry of Health and Prevention of Senegal
Building on the foundation established at the first ICFP conference, ICFP 2011 brought the global family planning and SRHR community together in Senegal under the theme “Research & Best Practices.” This convening expanded ICFP’s reach and galvanized the field’s efforts to strengthen family planning services across Francophone Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Theme: Full Access, Full Choice
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute and the Ministry of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Following the successful launch of Family Planning 2020 (now FP2030) during the 2012 London Summit on Family Planning, ICFP 2013 brought the global family planning and SRHR community together in Ethiopia to celebrate progress made toward achieving “Full Access, Full Choice.”
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Theme: Global Commitments, Local Actions
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute and the National Population and Family Planning Board of Indonesia (BKKBN)
Hosted in Indonesia, a leader in innovative family planning programming, ICFP 2016 gathered the global family planning and SRHR community in Asia for the first time. United under the theme “Global Commitments, Local Actions,” participants explored family planning’s contributions to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the central role of youth in the movement, and progress toward FP2020 commitments.
Kigali, Rwanda
Theme: Investing for a Lifetime of Returns
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda
In 2018, ICFP returned to Africa, hosting the global family planning and SRHR community in Rwanda to highlight family planning’s returns on investment. Many discussions at the conference explored the ways different countries can harness the “demographic dividend”—potential economic growth gained from having a larger working-age population relative to dependents.
Pattaya City, Thailand
Theme: Family Planning & Universal Health Coverage
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute, Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RTCOG), and Population and Community Development Association (PDA)
ICFP 2022 in Thailand marked the first in-person convening of the global family planning and SRHR community since the COVID-19 pandemic, serving as a critical moment to reconnect, reflect, and rebuild momentum. It stood as a strategic benchmark as the field prepared to recommit to a goal of universal access by 2030. The theme, “Family Planning & Universal Health Coverage: Innovate. Collaborate. Accelerate.,” underscored the belief that family planning should be a core component of universal health coverage.
Bogotá, Colombia
Theme: Equity Through Action
Co-hosts: The William H. Gates Sr. Institute, the Government of Colombia, Profamilia, and Fundación Valle del Lili
In the midst of a turbulent global moment for the global health sector, the ICFP platform hosted its first conference in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in Colombia. With a record number of abstract submissions and 3,500 attendees, ICFP 2025 catalyzed new partnerships, commitments, and momentum for SRHR worldwide while expanding its communities of practice and priority topics.
Through the ICFP 2025 Impact Hub, the full global family planning and SRHR community now has open access to recordings, summaries, takeaways, calls to action, abstracts, and more from the ICFP 2025 conference—designed to translate knowledge into informed decisions, break down barriers and silos, and accelerate progress in SRHR.
ICFP 2025 Sparked New Partnerships and Commitments for SRHR
Held in Bogotá, Colombia, under the theme “Equity Through Action: Advancing SRHR for All,” ICFP 2025 brought together over 3,500 in-person delegates from more than 131 countries and engaged over 50,000 virtual subscribers.
At a defining moment for SRHR, the conference aligned evidence, advocacy, and leadership to accelerate global action through 191 scientific sessions and more than 1,600 presenters spanning research, program implementation and best practices, and advocacy. Supported by 76 sponsors and exhibitors, the conference showcased innovative responses to urgent challenges and was designed to inform future research, strengthen program design, and advance policy.
Across plenaries, scientific sessions, pre-conferences, side events, and expert working groups, delegates identified emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of SRHR. They shared evidence, exchanged perspectives, and made concrete commitments to address persistent inequities.
Explore the full impact of ICFP 2025 in the Impact Hub, and access session materials, recordings, and key takeaways in the ICFP 2025 Interactive Library.
ICFP 2025 Co-Hosts
ICFP 2025 Core Organizing Group
ICFP 2025 Sponsors
Featured Institute Experts
Deputy Director
In her role as Deputy Director for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, Kellie works to ensure that the multiple global programs and platforms housed within the Institute work synergistically with local partners within the countries in which we work across the globe to utilize science and scholarship to generate social change to advance universal, equitable access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Deputy Director
In her role as Deputy Director for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, Kellie works to ensure that the multiple global programs and platforms housed within the Institute work synergistically with local partners within the countries in which we work across the globe to utilize science and scholarship to generate social change to advance universal, equitable access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Advocacy and Communications Manager
Natalie is the Advocacy and Communications Manager at WHGI, where she leads the development of high-impact storytelling, strategic communications, and community engagement initiatives to elevate the voices of key stakeholders in family planning and reproductive health.
Advocacy and Communications Manager
Natalie is the Advocacy and Communications Manager at WHGI, where she leads the development of high-impact storytelling, strategic communications, and community engagement initiatives to elevate the voices of key stakeholders in family planning and reproductive health.
Doctoral Student
Jordan Freeman, MPH, is a doctoral student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. At WHGI, Jordan manages youth-focused elements of the International Conference on Family Planning and the NextGen Initiative.
Doctoral Student
Jordan Freeman, MPH, is a doctoral student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. At WHGI, Jordan manages youth-focused elements of the International Conference on Family Planning and the NextGen Initiative.
Research Assistant
Nicole is a Research Assistant at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she currently supports data management and visualization, program analytics and grant development across maternal health and sexual and reproductive health and rights initiatives in the Latin America & the Caribbean region.
Research Assistant
Nicole is a Research Assistant at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she currently supports data management and visualization, program analytics and grant development across maternal health and sexual and reproductive health and rights initiatives in the Latin America & the Caribbean region.
ICFP Youth Co-chair
Innocent Grant is a public health professional with a background in clinical medicine, gender & development studies. He is dedicated to educating adolescents and young adults on HIV/AIDS,Family Planning, sexual and reproductive health, and rights.
ICFP Youth Co-chair
Innocent Grant is a public health professional with a background in clinical medicine, gender & development studies. He is dedicated to educating adolescents and young adults on HIV/AIDS,Family Planning, sexual and reproductive health, and rights.
Communications Associate | Multimedia Producer
Molly Moesner leads digital communications strategy and multimedia production for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She owns end-to-end video production and drives integrated communications that translate complex global health work into compelling, audience-centered content.
Communications Associate | Multimedia Producer
Molly Moesner leads digital communications strategy and multimedia production for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She owns end-to-end video production and drives integrated communications that translate complex global health work into compelling, audience-centered content.
Program Officer | Community Liaison
Amarachi Ijeoma serves as the Community Liaison at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, where she coordinates communication and programmatic efforts across diverse partner and community networks. In her role, Amarachi provides critical administrative, promotional, and logistical support for the International Steering Committee Subcommittees.
Program Officer | Community Liaison
Amarachi Ijeoma serves as the Community Liaison at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, where she coordinates communication and programmatic efforts across diverse partner and community networks. In her role, Amarachi provides critical administrative, promotional, and logistical support for the International Steering Committee Subcommittees.
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Connected WHGI Global Program
WHGI's Policy, Advocacy, and Community-building (PAC) Global Program recognizes the critical importance of continually exchanging best practices, generating new ideas, and collaborating on strategies to advance SRHR.
ICFP is a critical juncture for catalyzing this evidence-based action and serves as a model for meaningful participation and collaboration between multiple stakeholders working on access to sexual and reproductive health services for all.
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