ICFP Scientific Subcommittee
The ICFP subcommittee and community dedicated to advancing evidence-based research and innovation in sexual and reproductive health and rights through the development of the ICFP scientific program.
Community FAQ
What Do You Do?
The ICFP Scientific Subcommittee leads the development of the conference’s scientific program—overseeing abstract submissions, managing the review process, and shaping the final agenda. Beyond the conference, the subcommittee engages with the broader ICFP platform to help ensure scientific rigor across all activities.
Who is Involved?
ICFP is fortunate enough to have the support and expertise of a wide range of leaders, advocates, young people, and artists to keep family planning at the center of the conversation on health and rights.
The Scientific Subcommittee is made up of global experts in sexual and reproductive health and rights, including researchers, program implementers, policy specialists, and representatives from academic institutions, NGOs, and multilateral organizations.
Join the Subcommittee
To join an ICFP 2025 subcommittee, please fill out this form.
Contact
For more information about the ICFP 2025 Scientific Subcommittee, please contact the ICFP Secretariat at info@theicfp.org.
About the ICFP Scientific Subcommittee
ICFP 2025 Sets New Record for Abstract Submissions
We’re proud to share that ICFP 2025 has received a record-breaking 5,174 abstracts, the highest in the conference’s history.
This milestone isn’t just about numbers—it’s a reflection of the global family planning and reproductive health community’s resilience, innovation, and collective commitment to advancing equity.
Abstracts were submitted in English, French, and Spanish, covering research, program implementation, and advocacy efforts related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
ICFP 2022 highlighted a wide array of abstracts showcasing highlights in research, program, and advocacy efforts
The scientific program at the ICFP 2022 conference represented the strongest body of new family planning research presented at ICFP yet, featuring more than 200 scientific sessions across oral and flash sessions and 6 poster sessions across 16 tracks covering a wide diversity of research, program, and advocacy topics.
A record-breaking 3,100+ abstracts were submitted for ICFP 2022, illustrating a growing global interest in family planning and the many ways it promotes human and planetary health, improves education and builds strong economies.
ICFP Scientific
Event Recordings
View recordings from past webinars, discussions, and in-person events hosted by the ICFP Scientific Subcommittee below, available in English, French, and Spanish. These sessions offer guidance on writing strong research, program implementation, and advocacy abstracts, and provide key information about the ICFP 2025 abstract submission and review process.
Scientific Subcommittee Video Highlight
WHO ICFP Scientific Writing, Mentoring and Coaching Workshop Program
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) organized the Scientific Writing, Mentoring and Coaching Course with training and mentoring sessions for scientists at the early stages of their careers from 14 November 2022 to 17 November 2022 during ICFP2022 in Pattaya City, Thailand. You can now watch all session recordings in English and French below.
Conference Tracks
Posters
Abstract Submissions
ICFP Scientific Subcommittee Photo Highlights
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ICFP is powered by 11 dynamic subcommittees—each continuously bringing together experts from across sectors and regions to shape the conference, strengthen the platform, and drive the global SRHR movement forward.
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Complete the following form to join an ICFP 2025 International Steering Committee (ISC) subcommittee!
The ICFP 2025 Conference Heads to Bogotá, Colombia
Mark Your Calendars!
ICFP is a global community, movement, and platform uniting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) professionals from around the world. The ICFP 2025 conference is taking place in the vibrant city of Bogotá, Colombia from 1–6 November 2025.
More information on how to attend the ICFP 2025 conference coming soon!