Dear colleagues,

Like many of you, we are looking forward to being together at the International Conference on Family Planning in Pattaya, Thailand in just a few weeks. We are eager for the opportunities to learn from one another, to find opportunities to work together and to share in our successes. FP2030 is looking forward to celebrating and amplifying dozens of new FP2030 commitments from governments, donors, NGOs, and the private sector. We are looking forward to conversations about how we change power structures in family planning and work together to build a world for 8 billion that is inclusive of all people everywhere, centered on human rights and dignity.

We hope that you will take time to connect with FP2030, whether at one of the concurrent sessions where we will be presenting, on the ICFP Live stage or at our booth (come pick up an FP2030 Bingo card for a chance to win a prize!) Meet the new managing directors of our East and South Africa — Dr. Sheila Macharia — and North, West and Central Africa Hubs (to be announced tomorrow!).

Warmly,

Dr. Samukeliso Dube
Executive Director

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Nov 15, 7-9pm: Head of State Chamber, Grand Hotel

The FP2030 side event will be an opportunity to celebrate the strength and resilience of the family planning movement. In the past three years, the world has faced a global pandemic that put an unprecedented strain on national health systems and global supply chains; this followed other regional epidemics in Africa and Latin America, along with political upheavals and financial declines. And throughout it all, governments, NGOs, donors and suppliers worked together to sustain access to family planning services, and the FP2030 2022 Progress Report shows that more and more women and girls are using modern contraception. Registration required.

 

Nov 16, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.: PEACH Plenary Hall

This session will feature inspiring and engaging conversations about shifting power in the global family planning movement and the advancement of human rights, alongside announcements of groundbreaking FP2030 commitments. Don’t miss your chance to meet the first two managing directors of FP2030 regional hubs, and learn how the FP2030 support network continues to grow with new leadership, new regional presence, and new commitments. Speakers include:

• Dr. Samukeliso Dube, FP2030 Executive Director
• Marie Ba, Director, Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit (OPCU)
• Dr. Atul Gawande, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Anu Kumar, President and CEO, Ipas
• Evelyne Opondo, Director, ICRW Africa, FP2030 Governing Board Member
• Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
• Latanya Mapp Frett, President and CEO, Global Funf for Women
• Tanushree M, Program Coordinator, The YP Foundation
• Mereseini Rakuita, FP2030 Governing Board Chair
• Andrea del Rosario Gabriel López
• Dulce Itzel Solís Montes

 

Nov 15-16: FP2030 Commitments Stage

FP Commitments for Gen Z 
Tuesday, November 15 at 2:45 p.m.  
A session addressing the shifting landscape and approach toward youth engagement in FP, including government reps detailing their youth commitments and how they work hand-in-hand with young people. Speakers include:

• Jacqueline Fonkwo, Consultant, Country Engagement, FP2030 (Host)
• Fatou Diop, FP2030 Youth Focal Point
• Queen Ugwoeru, Program Coordinator, Strong Enough Girls’ Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI)
• Erickson R. Bernardo, Philippine Society of SRH Nurses Inc., FP2030 Youth Focal Point

An All-Inclusive Look: Tailored FP Services to Meet the Needs of LGBTI People
Tuesday, November 15 at 3:15 p.m. 
This session highlights how and why LGBTI groups need tailored sexual and reproductive health services, and why tailoring services to LGBTI people creates stronger programs for everyone else, too. Speakers include:

• Yacine Bai, Associate, Data & Measurement, FP2030 (Host)
• Susana Chávez, Executive Director, PromSex Peru
• Medha Sharma, President, Visible Impact
• Mitchell Warren, Executive Director, AVAC

Committed to the A-word 
Tuesday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m.
This session explores the issue of abortion in family planning commitments and lessons from countries/civil society actors. Speakers include:

• Monica Kerrigan, Interim Managing Director, North American and Europe, FP2030 (Host)
• Dr. Alda Antonio Govo, Head, FP Program, Women’s Health Division, National Directorate of Public Health, Mozambique
• Nelly Munyasia, Executive Director, RHNK
• Marta Royo, Executive Director, Associacion Profamilia

PRIME TIME: Family Planning Partnerships – Shared Courage and Conviction to End Unmet Need 
Tuesday, November 15 at 7:45 p.m. 
Representatives from family planning partnerships gather to share their unique contributions to a specific challenge in the family planning sector: what unites them around a shared goal, and how their organization’s work uniquely advances access and use of FP. Speakers include:

• Monica Kerrigan, Interim Managing Director, North American and Europe, FP2030 (Host)
• Alexis Heaton, Head of Data & Analytics, SEMA Reproductive Health 
• Martyn Smith, Executive Director, Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition 
• Frank Strelow, Head of Sustainability, Bayer Pharmaceuticals

The Gender Commitment Reveal
Wednesday, November 16 at 2:45 p.m. 
This session offers a laser focus on commitments that highlight family planning as a key driver for advancing gender equality. Panelists will share their rationale, approach and commitments. Speakers include:

• MaryBeth Hastings, Senior Gender Advisor, FP2030 (Host)
• Dr. Renu Golwalkar, Senior Director, Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion, EngenderHealth
• Dr. Jimmy Nzau, Global Medical Director, Pathfinder International 
• Dr. Yasmeen Qazi, Senior Country Advisor, RIZ Consulting

Climate and Reproductive Justice: Connections & Commitments    
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:15 p.m. 
A session that outlines the impact of climate change in countries, and how they might be mitigated through stronger commitments to FP and women’s empowerment. Speakers include:

• Sofia Heffernan, Global Initiatives Associate, FP2030 (Host)
• Aissata Fall, Regional Representative, West and Central Africa, Population Reference Bureau
• Maliha Khan, President & CEO, Women Deliver 
• Kerryn Morrison, VP International, Director Africa, International Crane Foundation

The Right Choice: Fortified Commitments to Rights-based Family Planning
Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m 
A session that addresses the centrality of rights-based approaches to FP, highlighting commitments from partner organizations. Speakers include: 

• Sofia Heffernan, Global Initiatives Associate, FP2030 (Host)
• Amy Boldosser-Boesch, Senior Director, Management Sciences for Health 
• Ashley Jackson, Team Lead, Sexual and Reproductive Health, PATH
• Joyce Sepenoo, Senior Director, Health, Equity and Rights, CARE

PRIME TIME: A Game Changer: Domestic Resource Mobilization for Family Planning
Wednesday, November 16 at 7:45 p.m. 
Representatives from countries committed to investing in FP domestically share their experience, commitments and investments, and why it matters to sustainability. Speakers include:

• Dr. Sheila Macharia, East and Southern Africa Regional Director, FP2030 (Moderator)
• Ayman Abdelmohsen, Global Operations Lead, UNFPA Supplies Partnership
• Tomoko Fukuda,  Regional Director, East, South East Asia and Oceania Region, International Planned Parenthood Federation 

More from FP2030

Be sure to visit the FP2030 booth (#4 – 6) in the Exhibit Hall, to meet our staff, learn about our newest resources, and learn how you can win prizes.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 

Pre-Conference Event: Shifting Power and Advancing Equity in Global Health 
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grand Hotel Head of State Chamber 

Not If, But When: Enhancing Individual and Health System Resilience for Better FP/RH Outcomes in Fragile Settings
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Heritage Pattaya Beach Resort 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 

Achieving Rights-based Family Planning through FP2030 commitment
7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Location: Pattaya 7, PEACH
Speakers:

• Anjali Sen, UNFPA Representative in Indonesia
• Dr. (H.C). dr. Hasto Wardoyo, SpOG (K), Chairperson of National Family Planning and Population Board (BKKBN), Indonesia
• Dr Samukeliso Dube, FP2030 Executive Director

FP2030 Country commitments to enhancing emergency preparedness response and resilience, building on lessons from COVID-19 
10:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.  
Grand Hotel Jomtien 1 
Speakers:

• Chonghee Hwang (Moderator); Director, Country Engagement & Transition; FP2030 
• Mariama Abdou Gado; Member, Network of Ambassadors for Reproductive Health in Family Planning in Niger 
• Dr. Hasto Wardoyo; Chairperson, BKKBN 
• Ms. Ulla Elisabeth Mueller; Country Representative, UNFPA Nigeria 

Ushering in an Era of Choice for Comprehensive SRH and HIV Prevention
10:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Location: PEACH Pattaya 19
Speakers: Sheila Macharia, Managing Director, FP2030 

Measuring Contraceptive Behaviors 
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
PEACH Pattaya 4 
Speakers: Shiza Farid, FP Data Analysis Advisor, PHI / FP2030  

Advocacy efforts to protect FP services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
10:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Beach Hotel Royal Opal Theater
Moderated by Alex Omari, Officer, Country Engagement (East Africa), East and Southern Africa Hub

Innovative approaches to address FP inequity 
11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PEACH Pattaya 4 
Speakers: Shiza Farid, FP Data Analysis Advisor, PHI / FP2030 

Faith and Family Planning: What Does Successful Engagement of the Faith Community Look Like? 
4:15 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Grand Hotel Jomtien 1 
Speakers: 

• Mande Limbu; Director, Advocacy & Partnerships, FP2030 
• Ms. Mona Bormet (moderator); Program Director, Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) 
• Mrs. Judy Amoke; Program Manager, Faith to Action Network 
• Jackie Katana; 3FHi 
• Mr. Saliou Mbacke; President, Framework of Religious for Health and Development 
• Mrs. Stembile Mugore; Senior Technical Advisor, Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health and Family Planning, World Vision US 
• Peter Munene; CEO, Faith to Action Network 

Faith Roundtable 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pattaya 11, Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall 
Co-Hosts: FP2030, Faith to Action, CCIH, UNFPA, GIZ, World Vision, PARD 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 

Towards FP2030: India’s Role & Progress
7 a.m. –  8:25 a.m. 
Location: Pattaya Room 14, PEACH
Moderated by Monica Kerrigan, Interim Managing Director, FP2030
Host: Ipas  

Developing new measures in FP 
11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.  
Location: PEACH Pattaya 4 
Speakers: Shiza Farid, FP Data Analysis Advisor, PHI / FP2030  

Accountability for global commitments using the Motion Tracker 
1:25 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.  
Location: TBD 
Speakers include: Allison Doody; Manager, Advocacy and Accountability, FP2030  

Program Responses and Adaptations to the COVID-19 Pandemic Panel 
2:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.  
Grand Hotel Orchid Ballroom A 
Speakers: Jason Bremner; Senior Director, Data and Measurement, FP2030  

Estimated Modern Use and Small Area Estimates: Data at the Level of Decision-Making (Poster) 
3:30 p.m. 
PEACH Pre-function area 
Speakers: Shiza Farid, FP Data Analysis Advisor, PHI / FP2030 

Family Planning Measurement and Monitoring – Advances and Remaining Challenges 
4:15 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Grand Hotel Orchid Ballroom B 
Speakers include:

• Yacine Bai; Associate, Data and Measurement, FP2030 (Moderator)
• Emily Sonneveldt, Avenir Health 
• Adnan Khan, Research and Development Solutions
• Philip Anglewicz, Performance Monitoring for Action

Scalable Family Planning Solutions: High Impact Practices in Focus – HIPs Panel 
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  
Location: Pattaya Exhibition Hall, Room Pattaya 11
Registration
Speakers:

• Dr. Pascale Allotey, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Human Reproduction Programme, WHO
• Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Director, Family Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria
• Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, Director General, IPPF
• Dr. Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director, FP2030
• Dr. Bashir Issak, Head, Department of Family Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya
• Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Director, Technical Division, UNFPA
• Ellen Starbird, Director, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, USAID
• Ann Starrs, Director, Family Planning, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 

Resetting the Pace: Expanding and Deepening Family Planning, Advocacy, and Accountability in the New Decade of Progress (Post-Conference Event) 
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Location: Orchid Ballroom A @ Beach Hotel