Bogotá,
Colombia
“Bogotá Is Ready to Welcome the Global SRHR Community for ICFP 2025”
An ICFP 2025 Blog From the FPNN Reporting Trip Across Colombia
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“Bogotá Is Ready to Welcome the Global SRHR Community for ICFP 2025”
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#VocesQueUnen
Voices That Unite Us | Voix Qui Unissent
Bogotá, Colombia — In August 2025, the Family Planning News Network (FPNN) led an unforgettable reporting trip across Colombia to bring the global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) community closer to the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region ahead of ICFP 2025 in Bogotá this 1–6 November.
The trip gave 12 international journalists the chance to experience Colombia’s diverse realities, challenges, and innovations—and to document and share these stories with the world. From deserts to dense jungles, vibrant cities to the sparkling Caribbean coast, Colombia is bold, unique, and alive with communities driving change every day. The country offers poignant lessons for the global SRHR field—especially now, as rights are rolled back, funding landscapes shift, and defending SRHR grows ever more urgent.
A Region of “Acceleration, Equity, and Resilience”
The FPNN Colombia Reporting Trip was made possible thanks to the tireless work of ICFP 2025 co-hosts— Profamilia, Fundación Valle del Lili, the William H. Gates Sr. Institute, and the Government of Colombia—as well as our partners at UNFPA Colombia, and the FP2030 LAC Hub.
This 10-day journey began and ended in Bogotá, the dynamic capital city where ICFP 2025 will soon welcome thousands of SRHR researchers, advocates, and professionals from around the world. To kick it off, we took part in a guided tour of the city—exploring its rich history and its growing role as a hub for health, human rights, and journalism.
In a press briefing hosted by ICFP 2025 co-host and Colombia’s leading SRHR organization, Profamilia, several of Colombia’s top leaders in the field offered the international community a chance to grasp the full scope of SRHR efforts, challenges, and innovations across the country. Speakers highlighted how local leaders are tackling pressing issues, what lessons can be shared globally, and why the work of SRHR organizations is more critical than ever.
Key Speakers:
- Marta Royo, Executive Director, Profamilia
- Nelson Javier Restrepo Arango, Director of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
- Carolina Deik, First Lady of Bogotá
- Luis Mora, Resident Representative, UNFPA Colombia
- Martha Lucía Rubio Mendoza, Deputy Representative, UNFPA Colombia
Setting the Stage for Colombia’s SRHR Landscape
At a time when SRHR is under threat worldwide, hosting ICFP in Bogotá sends a powerful message: we’re moving forward, not back. For the first time, ICFP comes to LAC—a region defined by strong civil society and youth movements. Colombia stands out as a leader, from landmark rulings on abortion rights to bold youth advocacy and the enduring work of our partners and co-hosts.
The stories from this FPNN Colombia Reporting Trip are a call to action for the global SRHR community. ICFP 2025 is your opportunity to connect with innovators, learn from regional and global leaders, and help drive progress for rights, equity, and health. Register today to attend ICFP 2025 in person or virtually! The world needs your voice—and Colombia is ready to welcome you.
“Nos vemos en Bogotá” — We’ll see you in Bogotá. ❤️
Meet the FPNN Reporters & Communicators
12 passionate reporters documenting Latin America and the Caribbean’s most pressing SRHR stories.
- Emmanuel Rivas, Independent Journalist – Venezuela
- Gabriela Barzallo, Independent Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker – Ecuador
- Alex Juárez López, Sero Estigma – Perú
- Matías Alejandro Romero, Independent Videographer and Producer – Argentina
- Natalia de Leon Tello, FP2030 LAC Hub – Guatemala
- Luisa Fernanda Orozco, El Espectador – Colombia
- Laura Gutiérrez, Jacarandas – Colombia
- Claire McQue, Independent Journalist – Colombia
- Sofia Moncayo Cortés, Profamilia – Colombia
- Christina Cherel, William H. Gates Sr. Institute – United States
- Molly Moesner, William H. Gates Sr. Institute – United States
- Matt Matassa, William H. Gates Sr. Institute Consultant – United States
A Special Thank You for Logistics and Coordination:
- Amparo Lega – Colombia
- i2 Marketing – Colombia
Voices on Social Media
Explore social media posts from this FPNN Colombia Reporting Trip stop below ⬇
From Bogotá with Love
See snapshots from our time in Bogotá where community members shared their stories with FPNN journalists ⬇
#ICFP2025 is Here
ICFP is for Everyone. There’s still time to register for this year’s conference happening 1–6 November in Bogotá, Colombia! Make connections, find solutions, and join the global SRHR conversation at ICFP.
Can’t make it in person? No problem. You can register to attend ICFP 2025 in person or virtually—and don’t miss ICFP LIVE, our completely free content open to all!
FPNN Amplifies Solutions
The Family Planning News Network (FPNN) is a global platform connecting journalists and communities to share local stories and solutions in SRHR—driving dialogue, understanding, and action.
Want to get involved? FPNN is looking for partners to help expand this work. You can also join the network as a community reporter today!
