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ICFP Secretariat Meets with LAC Partners in Colombia
In preparation for ICFP 2025, taking place 3-6 November 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia, the ICFP Secretariat recently traveled to Colombia to meet with partners from the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region.
These meetings have been a crucial ...
ICFP 2025 Unveils New Sponsorship Benefits and Opportunities
For all sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsorships@theicfp.org.
The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) is proud to announce new sponsorship opportunities for ICFP 2025 set to take place from November 3-6, 2025, at the ...
ICFP Media Fellow Nthanda Manduwi Hosts Conversation with the President of the Union for African Population Studies
FPNN Community Anchor Nthanda Manduwi sat down with outgoing UAPS President Dr. Donatien Beguy to discuss major conference takeaways. In this interview, Dr. Beguy, a population health research scientist and data expert, examines key strategies for Africa to effectively leverage human capital to achieve sustainable development.
FPNN Uncovers Stories at APC and Beyond: Transformative Discussions Shaping the Future of Family Planning
The Family Planning News Network (FPNN) has revealed a collection of compelling reproductive health stories from the ninth African Population Conference (APC) in Lilongwe, Malawi. This year’s conference brought together advocates, demographers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers across Africa—and the world.
ICFP 2025 Power Shifting Subcommittee Hosts Workshop on Equity in African Research
On the road to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, equitable research practices are paramount. Hosted by the ICFP 2025 Power Shifting Subcommittee and the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS), the recent African Population Conference ...
Power Shifting Pre-conference at the 9th African Population Conference
#APC2024 Pre-conference:
Shifting Power & Advancing Equity in African Population Research & Collaborations
🗓️ Sunday, 19 May 2024
🕣 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Sunbird Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi (in-person and virtually)
🌐 Hosted in ...
Journalists to Spotlight the Power of Investing in Access to Family Planning and Reproductive Health
William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health and Family Planning News Network are hosting the first-ever FPNN Reporting Trip. You’ll travel to Lilongwe, Malawi with FPNN Community Host Nthanda Manduwi to report on the transformative power of family planning and reproductive health.
Watch Now: Youth Trailblazer Award Application Town Hall / Q&A Sessions
To support young leaders in the application process for the ICFP 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award, the ICFP Secretariat and youth team hosted town hall question and answer (Q&A) sessions.
These interactive sessions took place via Zoom on ...
ICFP 2025 ISC Meeting: March 2024
ICFP 2025 Location Decision Announcement & National Steering Committee Introduction
21 March 2024The 2025 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) International Steering Committee (ISC) was thrilled to host the first official ICFP ...
2025 Youth Trailblazer Applications Now Open
The 2025 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) Secretariat is proud to support the fifth ICFP Youth Trailblazer Award! Applications are now open.
Formerly known as the Youth Travel Award or Youth Leader Video Contest, the ICFP ...
Bogotá, Colombia Makes History as the First Latin American Host of Seventh International Conference on Family Planning in November 2025
The vibrant city of Bogotá, Colombia made history today as the first Latin American host city for the seventh International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), scheduled for 3-6 November, 2025. This landmark decision, supported by the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, the Government of Colombia, Profamilia, and Fundación Valle del Lili as co-hosts, marks a significant milestone for Latin America and the global family planning community.
ICFP 2025 Heads to Bogotá, Colombia!
ICFP Global Community Breaks Ground in Latin America: Celebrating Colombia's Achievements and Regional Insights in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
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The ICFP 2025 conference was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, who share a commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.
To keep the positive momentum from ICFP 2025 going, we invite you to explore guest columns from our conference sponsors—sharing insights, innovations, and experiences that are shaping the global SRHR movement.