Young people have often reported challenges in obtaining contraceptives, but those challenges have only been amplified as countries mobilize already-limited health resources to stem the spread of COVID-19, while attempting to sustain basic services, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. As a clinical doctor, I’ve seen the pandemic bring several issues in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights programming to light, in much starker terms than in normal times.
Category: FP2030 in the Media
Gender-based Violence is Surging & Family Planning is Threatened. We can do better.
As the COVID-19 pandemic makes stay-at-home orders the new normal, the world is seeing another global surge: violence against women and girls. Countries across the globe are experiencing dramatic increases in reports of sexual offenses, calls to helplines, and demand for emergency shelter.
Family Planning and Education Are Key for Women Worldwide
Why family planning and education for young girls and women is so vital.
BBC Factfinder: Men & Contraception
In this episode of BBC Factfinder, hosts tackle several regional issues in Africa including men and contraception.
FP2020 Women at the Center 2018-2019: Media Coverage
FP2020: Women at the Center Media Coverage
FP2020 Women at the Center 2018-2019: Media Coverage in Africa
A round-up of media attention the 2018-2019 Progress Report has received throughout Africa
Family Planning in Humanitarian Settings is Achievable and Effective
Sixty percent of maternal deaths occur in countries experiencing conflict, displacement, or natural disasters. Family planning needs do not disappear during a crisis. In fact, these needs may grow more urgent as women may want to avoid pregnancy particularly during a crisis or period of displacement. As the average length of a crisis situation is nine years, speakers emphasized the importance of promoting sustainable solutions and programs to meet women’s and girls’ family planning needs in humanitarian settings.
Minister for Health & Population Welfare, Sindh
It is a matter of immense pleasure that we are celebrating World Population Day with a renewed commitment and enthusiasm. The theme of this year is "25 Years of the ICPD (International Conference on Population Development): Accelerating the Promise". Twenty Five years ago, leaders from 179 countries gathered at Cairo including ShaheedMohtarma Benazir Bhutto, then Prime Minister of Pakistan. At the Summit, these leaders unanimously declared that reproductive health and gender equality is vital for sustainable development. This pledge has also reflected into the agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the commitments under FP2020.
Time to work together, say family planning and conservation groups
A new campaign championing the benefits of combining family planning and conservation action — two sectors that have not seen eye to eye in the past — has been endorsed by more than 150 groups from both sides. The Thriving Together campaign, officially launched Thursday to mark World Population Day, aims to drive support for the idea… Continue reading Time to work together, say family planning and conservation groups
After 2020: What’s Next for Global Access to Family Planning
This note highlights three issues for the global FP movement post-2020, building on CGD’s engagement in this space, including our working group on alignment in family planning. We review the underlying critical assumptions in FP2020’s initial design along with their strengths and weaknesses, and place future approaches squarely within the context of today’s evolving landscape—one that looks very different than the year 2012, when FP2020 was launched.
