By Dr. Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director, FP2030 I know these past two weeks have held unprecedented confusion and chaos in the family planning sector, and indeed across the international development field more broadly. I want to take a moment to emphasize recent policy changes, funding freezes, and other developments cannot and will neither denigrate the… Continue reading Reaffirming our commitment to women worldwide
Category: FP2030's Official Statements
FP2030 Reaffirms Commitment to Family Planning and Gender Equality Amid Political Changes
Following the recent U.S. presidential election, FP2030 reiterates its steadfast dedication to advancing global family planning and gender equality, in collaboration with countries, partners, and communities worldwide. Regardless of political shifts globally, FP2030 remains deeply committed to its mission to improve access to and use of voluntary family planning services, enabling individuals to make informed… Continue reading FP2030 Reaffirms Commitment to Family Planning and Gender Equality Amid Political Changes
Celebrating Progress and Charting the Path Forward: Reflecting on ICPD+30
As we convene for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action’s 30th anniversary, it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made while recognizing the challenges ahead. The ICPD Programme of Action, a landmark global agreement ratified by 179 countries, established the foundation for reproductive rights and autonomy, asserting the universal human right… Continue reading Celebrating Progress and Charting the Path Forward: Reflecting on ICPD+30
FP2030 affirms the right to reproductive autonomy in light of the Dobbs ruling
FP2030 stands strongly against the erosion of people’s rights to a holistic spectrum of reproductive healthcare, as we have witnessed in the recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson. We are alarmed not only by what it means for people in the United States seeking abortions, but the possible extended impact on LGBTI rights and access to contraception.
