Interview with Nancy Pego, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, RMNCAH Programme Manager, Solomon Islands

Vienna: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. Can you please tell me about yourself and your role? Nancy: Yes, my name is Nancy Pego. By profession, I’m a registered nurse midwife, before I started overseeing these public health programs, under the Reproductive and Child Health Department. Now I’m the program… Continue reading Interview with Nancy Pego, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, RMNCAH Programme Manager, Solomon Islands

Family Planning in Compounding Crises: How One Provider is Working with Young People in Haiti

Marie Denise Jennyfer Isemai is a 29-year-old midwife with extensive experience in adolescent youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) in Haiti. She’s affiliated with  The International Youth Alliance for Family Planning (IYAFP) and is also the country’s Youth Focal Point with FP2030. Jennyfer has been at the forefront of AYSRH in Haiti since 2018.  … Continue reading Family Planning in Compounding Crises: How One Provider is Working with Young People in Haiti

How family planning is reshaping Africa

multigenerational group of female african friends together hugging and laughing, African women

Over the years, women's choices have slowly metamorphosed. From having to give up ownership of their basic rights to being in control over their bodies and even careers, women all over the world are changing the narrative. Amidst the stories to change, one is fast becoming a favourite – family planning.

News and Updates from FP2030

The first 12 months after giving birth are one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life. It’s when her need for family planning is greatest — her health and the health of her child depend on it — but it’s also when that need is least likely to be met.