Asia-Pacific youth advocates learn how to influence the ICPD Beyond 2014

BANGKOK: Young people’s active involvement is often cited as critical to shaping the post-2015 development agenda, but substantive participation requires a thorough grasp of the issues and solid advocacy skills. To empower young activists to influence the ICPD and MDG review processes, UNFPA’s Asia and Pacific Regional Office and the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights organized an innovative training workshop here from 26-29 June.

For further information please visit the Beyond 2015  and Youth Coalition websites.

Lancet Series on Family Planning, published July 10, 2012

The Lancet Series on Family Planning was published ahead of the London Summit on Family Planning. It brings together the latest thinking underpinning the Summit, clearly showing how lack of access to family planning carries a huge price, not only in terms of women's and children's health and survival but also in economic terms.

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Press release: London Summit on Family Planning

London Summit on Family Planning, 11 July 2012, results in commitments to reach an additional 120 million women with voluntary family planning services by 2020

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Written Declaration from the Council of Europe

London Summit on Family Planning 11 July 2012: access to contraceptives for 120 million more women by 2020

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Live stream of the London Summit on Family Planning

The live stream of the London Summit on Family Planning is currently available from http://www.londonfamilyplanningsummit.co.uk/

London Summit on Family Planning — Agenda

The [final] agenda for the London Summit on Family Planning is available for download here.

Source: http://www.londonfamilyplanningsummit.co.uk/

WHO at London Family Planning Summit

The World Health Organization (WHO) is contributing to this initiative at the highest levels. Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General, will chair a panel on “increasing access and expanding choice” at which she will state the commitments of WHO.

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New Policy Document is a Blueprint for Change

Tomorrow’s Family Planning Summit in London will lay the groundwork for policy commitment and change at 
the highest level in countries; such commitment and change will boost the operating environment for family 
planning services. Civil society is uniquely advantaged: it has the leverage to sustain political commitment 
through accountability mechanisms. It can also support policy change through targeted action. 

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IPPF at the London Summit

At the Summit, Tewodros Melesse will talk about the how IPPF’s integrated services improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls.  He will present alongside Ministers from Sierra Leone, South Africa and Sweden. His panel will begin at 10:35 and you can watch him via live streaming. 

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Update on Global Youth Forum (GYF), Bali, Indonesia, 4-6 December 2012

The Indonesian Government, in cooperation with UNFPA & other UN agencies, is hosting the Global Youth Forum (GYF) in Bali, Indonesia between 4-6 December 2012. It is the first of three identified thematic forums as part of the ICPD Beyond 2014 review process. 

Steering Committee (SC) invitations were sent out by UNFPA to a number of organisations and institutions including SRHR NGOs, Youth SRHR groups, Funders, Private Institutions, and other UN agencies. 

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