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International Conference on Family Planning
A Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Community, Movement, and Platform
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.
Because SRHR is essential to health, dignity, gender equality, and sustainable development, ICFP unites researchers, governments, advocates, and health equity champions to celebrate progress, make new commitments, and drive collective action that advances the field. 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.
Most recently, the ICFP 2025 conference gathered the global community in Bogotá, Colombia around the theme, “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All.” Across plenaries, scientific sessions, panels, workshops, and networking spaces, participants shared evidence, amplified diverse perspectives, and made concrete commitments to address persistent inequities. The knowledge gained, partnerships formed, and momentum generated at ICFP 2025 continue to guide priorities and shape action across the field.
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.
ICFP 2025 Co-Hosts
ICFP 2025 Core Organizing Group
ICFP 2025 Sponsors
ICFP Is More Than a Conference
It’s a Global Movement, Community, & Platform for Action on Family Planning
A Movement
A global platform from which countries, local governments, organizations, and individuals can make public commitments to family planning and can be recognized for their achievements. Dozens of side events are organized around the conference by the hundreds of attending institutions and organizations from around the world.
A Community
A community of advocates, political leaders, scientists, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, faith leaders, and youth leaders exchanging ideas and working together to innovate and progress family planning programming, advocacy, and research.
A Platform
A movement towards universal access to family planning services and contraception. For nearly 12 years, the ICFP community has worked together to move family planning and reproductive health priorities to the center of development.
Featured Institute Experts
Kellie Welborn
Senior Program Officer IIIn her role as Sr. Program Officer for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, Kellie works to ensure that the multiple global programs and platf...
Molly Moesner
Communications AssociateMolly Moesner leads multimedia communications and digital strategy for the William H. Gate...
Christina Cherel
Senior Technical Advisor...
Natalie Apcar
Advocacy and Communications ManagerNatalie is the Advocacy and Communications Manager at WHGI, where she leads the developmen...
Jordan Freeman
Doctoral StudentJordan 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...
Amarachi Ijeoma
Program Officer | Community LiaisonAmarachi Ijeoma serves as the Community Liaison at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, where she coordinates communication and programmatic e...
Connected WHGI Global Program
WHGI’s Policy, Advocacy, and Community-building (PAC) Global Program prioritizes country-led collaborations to promote evidence-based policies and programs.
This Global Program recognizes the critical importance of continually exchanging best practices, generating new ideas, and collaborating on strategies to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (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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