Category: Press Releases

FP2020 final report finds that more women and girls have access to family planning than ever before

Woman that are members of the young mothers, and breast feeding women group gather regularly to discuss sexual reproductive health, and family planning options. Here they are going through a breast feeding lesson and self empowerment session. They are supported by DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung), an international development and advocacy organization with focus on achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

2019-2020 annual report shows that 320 million women and girls are now using modern contraception in 69 low-income countries. 13 countries have doubled the number of modern contraceptive users since 2012.

New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Tumaini maternity clinic supported by APHRC (African Population and Health Research Center) in Korogocho slum, one of Nairobi's most populated informal settlements. Young mothers that visit the clinic also receive family planning services and sexual reproductive health options.

More than 47 million women could lose access to contraception, leading to 7 million unintended pregnancies in the coming months.

ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTION IS CRITICAL IN COVID-19 RESPONSE

As health systems shift to prevent and treat people with COVID-19, it is essential they also protect voluntary access to family planning services. Throughout the crisis, Family Planning 2020 will work with country and global partners to ensure family planning remains a priority service in countries’ COVID-19 response plans.