Author: 3lane
How family planning is reshaping Africa
Over the years, women's choices have slowly metamorphosed. From having to give up ownership of their basic rights to being in control over their bodies and even careers, women all over the world are changing the narrative. Amidst the stories to change, one is fast becoming a favourite – family planning.
News and Updates from FP2030
The first 12 months after giving birth are one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life. It’s when her need for family planning is greatest — her health and the health of her child depend on it — but it’s also when that need is least likely to be met.
Announcing FP2030 Hubs in Africa
First-ever country-level estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion
New estimates from Guttmacher Institute and WHO indicate major inequities in access to sexual and reproductive health services, including contraceptive and abortion care
Driving Toward Dramatic PPFP Uptake: Pathfinder International’s Uganda Family Planning Activity
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is an evidence-based program intervention essential for ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. In Uganda, each year approximately 15% of women of reproductive age have recently given birth and 12% are postpartum but not using a modern method of contraception. This presents a huge opportunity to invest in PPFP, especially in areas where a large proportion of women of reproductive age are postpartum but not using modern contraception.
News and Updates from FP2030
Spotlight: Measurement & Data Resources
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on women and girls in Ukraine
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in Ukraine. Unless tensions subside in Ukraine immediately, humanitarian needs will dramatically escalate.
IPPF Statement on the Escalating Conflict in Ukraine
Following the disturbing reports coming out of Ukraine, IPPF has released a media statement on behalf of the Federation and its Member Association in Ukraine.