Documenting COVID-19 Effect on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
With the COVID-19 pandemic adding complex layers of challenges to the issue of sexual and reproductive health for the youth, governments should prioritise documenting these effects for data collection purposes, Dr. Simon Binezero Mambo co-founder and team leader of the Youth Alliance for Reproductive Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, told IPS in an interview. Addressing these challenges is a primary focus for international experts and advocates.
The Role of the International Conference on Family Planning
New commitments, research, and youth take center stage as hybrid ICFP2022 draws 3,500 global delegates to share research innovations and address global challenges in Pattaya, Thailand. Ten years after the 2012 London Summit on Family Planning, the 2022 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) celebrated the fact that tens of millions more women today are using a modern method of family planning (FP), and a growing number of governments are increasing their support.
The ICFP2022 Recap Report provides a comprehensive summary of all the major highlights from the conference. This report is essential for unlocking the latest research, innovations, and collaborations within the global health community.
Youth Advocacy and Inclusive Policies
Individual contributions are vital to this movement. For instance, Goodness Ogeyi Odey, ICFP2022 Youth Trailblazer and Co-chair of the ICFP Shifting Power and Advancing Equity in Global Health Subcommittee, was recently featured in an article from Independent Newspaper Nigeria on her work advocating for inclusive health policies. Her efforts mirror the conference's broader mission of shifting power and advancing equity.
Below is a summary of key conference statistics and themes:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Pattaya, Thailand |
| Delegates | 3,500 Global Delegates |
| Primary Focus | Research Innovations and Global Challenges |
| Key Milestone | Ten years after the 2012 London Summit on Family Planning |
Ongoing Community Engagement
The scientific community remains active through various channels. You can join the community of over 60,000+ family planning advocates and experts by subscribing to receive regular updates from our official ICFP email newsletter. The conference tracks include:
- Advocacy & Accountability
- Demographic Dividend
- Humanitarian & Crisis Settings
- Scientific Writing Workshop
- Youth and Community Actions
Please be aware the only official updates on the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) will be offered through the ICFP2022.org and theICFP.org websites to ensure you receive accurate data regarding the program implementation and scientific sessions.