The International Conference on Family Planning starts on a high note

Today was historical as Rwanda launched the 5th edition of the largest International Conference on Family Planning themed “Investing in Family planning for a Lifetime of returns” convening from 12-15 November 2018.


The ICFP 2018 attracted over 3700 global policymakers, researchers, young people, family planning advocates and faith leaders to discuss ways to bring family planning to all. Keynote speakers include; Rwanda’s FirstLady Mrs.

Jeannette Kagame, H.E Martine Moise, First Lady of Haiti, Her Royal Highness Sarah zeid, Princess of Jordan among others.Today was historical as Rwanda launched the 5th edition of the largest International Conference on Family Planning themed “Investing in Family planning for a Lifetime of returns” convening from 12-15 November 2018. The ICFP 2018 attracted over 3700 global policymakers, researchers, young people, family planning advocates and faith leaders to discuss ways to bring family planning to all. Keynote speakers include; Rwanda’s FirstLady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, H.E Martine Moise, First Lady of Haiti, Her Royal Highness Sarah zeid, Princess of Jordan among others.


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