Family Planning News Network

🌎 FPNN Community Reporters Arrive in Lima for HIVR4P! 🏙️ We are thrilled to support four Community Reporters at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention (#HIVR4P) Conference in Lima, Peru. These reporters bring unique backgrounds, passions, and perspectives to highlight key SRHR insights from Latin America and beyond. Meet our team: ✨ Luisa Fernanda Orozco: Journalist, storyteller, and podcaster committed to reporting on gender and health issues, especially in the LGBTIQ+ community. Luisa will focus on recent advancements in HIV prevention and its impact on women and marginalized groups. ✨ Miguel Ángel López: Social media expert and knowledge translator with MasQueTresLetras, Miguel aims to explore how combination prevention strategies are being communicated and address the social realities facing those living with HIV in Latin America. ✨ Laura Ramos Tomás, CSE: Public health student and sexuality education facilitator, Laura will highlight innovative communication campaigns and community-driven health initiatives that break taboos and promote sexual health. ✨ Roger Anthony G.: HIV activist and clinical psychology student. Roger is passionate about the intersection of mental health and HIV, particularly for marginalized communities like Indigenous trans women and sex workers. 🔎 Follow their coverage throughout the conference as they bring crucial stories and perspectives to the global HIV prevention conversation! https://lnkd.in/e-W-D2sb #HIVR4P #SRHR #CommunityReporting #FPNN #GlobalHealth #ICFPCommunity #HIVPrevention International AIDS Society | International Conference on Family Planning | William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

📰 Make Your Voice Heard! Family Planning News Network (FPNN) is committed to amplifying stories that shape the future of family planning. But we need your voice to make sure we’re telling the right ones. 🗳️ Take our survey today ahead of the Future of Family Planning Convening next month. Your insights will help guide discussions and ensure that the media and advocacy efforts truly reflect the needs of the FP community. 🔗 Take the survey now: [https://lnkd.in/eiMyPEQS] #FutureOfFP #FamilyPlanning #FPNN #MediaForImpact #GlobalHealth

The William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) is launching an advocacy-focused response to the unprecedented attacks on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Recent U.S. foreign aid cuts and political rollbacks threaten decades of progress in family planning and global health, putting millions at risk. This is not just about access to services; it is about the dismantling of a global movement for equity, gender rights, and bodily autonomy. WHGI is committed to action, leveraging our platform (Family Planning News Network, International Conference on Family Planning, Performance Monitoring for Action (formerly PMA2020), The Challenge Initiative, and more) to drive a coordinated, community-led response. In particular, we want to be sure to align efforts with the momentum of ICFP 2025’s theme: "Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All." To ensure this response is community-driven, WHGI is conducting a needs assessment of the FP/SRHR community. Your insights will help shape a united advocacy agenda that will be shared with key stakeholders, including donors. This is a critical opportunity to strengthen our collective response to this crisis and ensure that advocacy efforts are strategic, inclusive, and impactful. 📢 We need your voice! Please take a few moments to complete this survey and help drive action. https://lnkd.in/eVWzyzqa

Amidst ever-growing challenges, FPNN will continue to remain a community-powered media network bringing you relevant news and updates for the #FamilyPlanning and #SRHR sector. In the coming weeks, we hope we can bring the community together, despite political actions aimed at ripping us apart. Don't miss this message from the Director of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (our host institution), and stay tuned for more updates from FPNN.

👀 Did you see the update from International Conference on Family Planning last week? Abstract submissions for #ICFP2025 are officially open! Are you ready to share your work and contribute to advancing #SRHR and#familyplanning? This year’s theme, “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All,” calls for innovative solutions and concrete commitments to address health and systemic inequities worldwide. 📅 Submission Period: January 15 – March 15, 2025 🌟 Conference Tracks: Explore the diverse tracks and find where your work fits best. Join us in shaping the future of global health at#ICFP2025, taking place in#Bogotá, Colombia, November 3–6, 2025. Learn more here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gA-_srJp  On this page, you'll find: ➡️ Explore the ICFP 2025 Conference Tracks ➡️ See Individual vs Preformed Panel Abstracts ➡️ Review the ICFP 2025 Evaluation Criteria ➡️ Register for an Informational Webinar on How to Submit an Abstract ➡️ Learn How to Write a Strong ICFP Abstract Here we go! 🚀

🚨 Abstract submissions for #ICFP2025 are officially open! Are you ready to share your work and contribute to advancing #SRHR and #familyplanning? This year’s theme, “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All,” calls for innovative solutions and concrete commitments to address health and systemic inequities worldwide. 📅 Submission Period: January 15 – March 15, 2025 🌟 Conference Tracks: Explore the diverse tracks and find where your work fits best. Join us in shaping the future of global health at #ICFP2025, taking place in #Bogotá, Colombia, November 3–6, 2025. Learn more here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gA-_srJp On this page, you'll find: ➡️ Explore the ICFP 2025 Conference Tracks ➡️ See Individual vs Preformed Panel Abstracts ➡️ Review the ICFP 2025 Evaluation Criteria ➡️ Register for an Informational Webinar on How to Submit an Abstract ➡️ Learn How to Write a Strong ICFP Abstract Here we go! 🚀 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gA-_srJp

Last week, the Young and Alive Summit, hosted by Young & Alive Inititiave gathered delegates from across #Tanzania to learn, connect, and inspire in a vibrant, youth-led platform redefining the future of adolescents’ and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (#AYSRHR) in the country. Our five community reporters helped capture the youth-led conversations on youth-driven progress in #AYSRHR. Here's a highlight of some of the coverage that you can find on FPNN: 📺 Video: A video recap created by Fatmah Suleyman: Day 1 Highlights at the Young & Alive Summit 2024: Advocacy, Games, and Inspiration 📖 Article: What do grassroots youth leaders do when funds and donors are nowhere to be found? written by Innocent Grant 📱 Photo blog: View photos from the summit, including a walk through #Arusha as part of the 16 Days of Activism against #GBV, captured by Mwinyihija Juma. Check it all out on the #FPNN: https://lnkd.in/eh9RpAzg 📢 And, follow along as these reporters and media experts capture impactful stories on the road to the 2025 International Conference on Family Planning in #Bogotá! #SRHR #FamilyPlanning #CommunityReporting #GlobalHealth #ICFPCommunity William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

FPNN is built on the core principle that the most authentic and powerful approach to elevating a story is for it to come from within the community it involves. The FPNN’s coverage of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference (NFPC) could not serve as a better example of that principle. We attended the NFPC along with six community reporters who captured insights, stories, and conversations from #NFPC2024. You can read over 25 posts recapping informative sessions about #SRHR in #Nigeria, and watch our video recaps of interviews with local leaders in the #SRHR movement. Here are just a few of the highlights on FPNN: 📖Harnessing Private Sector Power for Family Planning Progress, by Alexander Chiejina, Nigeria Health Watch 📖Achieving Universal Access to Contraception: Lessons from Gombe, Sokoto, Bayelsa, and Beyond, by Onyinye Oranezi, Nigeria Health Watch 📖Religious leaders tasked to enhance support for family planning in Nigeria, by Justina Asishana, The Nation Newspaper and ASHENEWS 📖Data, Technology, and Collective Action: Insights from Nigeria Family Planning Youth Pre-Conference, by Chibuike Alagboso, Nigeria Health Watch Check out these articles, and more coverage from NFPC, here: https://lnkd.in/eG8Yhx6g 📢 And, follow along as these reporters and media experts capture impactful stories on the road to the 2025 International Conference on Family Planning in #Bogotá!

🇳🇬 🌍 FPNN & Nigeria Health Watch Reporters Spotlight Nigeria’s Family Planning Commitments at Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2024 (NFPC)! We are excited to support #FPNN Community Reporters and Nigeria Health Watch Media Experts at the 8th NFPC 2024 in #Abuja this week. Together, they are amplifying this year's conference theme, "Sustaining Commitments for Family Planning within the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and advancing progress towards achieving FP2030 goals." Meet the FPNN community reporters covering this year's event: ✨ Esenam Amuzu: Youth advocate and SRHR champion with a decade of expertise in reproductive health, gender equality, and meaningful youth engagement. ✨ Justina Asishana: A conflict and investigative journalist with The Nation Newspaper, Justina uses data-driven storytelling to advocate for women’s health, education, and rural development. ✨ Emiene Erameh: Multimedia journalist and Managing Editor of Allwomen Media, Emiene is passionate about telling women’s stories and advocating for gender equity and justice. ✨ Alexander Chiejina: As the Strategic Content Lead at Nigeria Health Watch, Alexander leverages storytelling to drive critical conversations around health equity and sustainable family planning policies. ✨ Chibuike Alagboso: Deputy Director of Media Programmes at *Nigeria Health Watch,* Chibuike fosters solutions journalism, advancing SRHR advocacy and family planning commitments. ✨ Onyinye Oranezi: Advocate for SRHR and gender equality, Onyinye brings her health communications and program management expertise as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at *Nigeria Health Watch.* She aspires to deepen her impact through health policy and systems strengthening, driving change in family planning advocacy. This dynamic team ensures that NFPC 2024's vital discussions on family planning and health equity resonate nationally and globally. 📢 Follow along as these reporters and media experts capture impactful stories on the road to the 2025 International Conference on Family Planning in #Bogotá! 🔗 Follow coverage here: https://lnkd.in/eG8Yhx6g #NFPC2024 #SRHR #FamilyPlanning #CommunityReporting #FPNN #NigeriaHealthWatch #GlobalHealth #ICFPCommunity William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

🎤 Happening Now: Live Webinar on World Contraception Day! We are covering today’s impactful session: Catalysts for Resilience: Autonomy, Dignity, and Quality Care in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Watch as experts share stories and strategies on advancing access to reproductive healthcare, a key step on the #RoadToBogota for #ICFP2025! 📺 Follow the conversation LIVE and stay tuned for exclusive coverage from our reporters! https://lnkd.in/esCwBzaY #WorldContraceptionDay #FPNewsNetwork #ReproductiveRights #SRHR #ICFP2025 #WCD2024