1–6 November | Bogotá, Colombia
The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) arrives at a defining moment for women’s health and rights — as funding shortfalls, political pushback, and growing misinformation threaten recent gains in reproductive health worldwide. UNFPA – the United Nations Population Fund – will highlight how family planning is not only a health intervention but also a pathway to gender equality, economic growth and stronger, more resilient communities.
Active in more than 150 countries, UNFPA helps governments and communities expand access to voluntary, high-quality family planning so people can make informed choices about their bodies and futures. UNFPA’s work extends far beyond contraceptives – it strengthens health systems, advances the midwifery health workforce, supports data and policy planning, and helps countries finance and sustain their own programmes. At ICFP 2025, UNFPA will showcase how evidence, partnership and rights-based action are transforming lives and building more equitable, sustainable societies.
Read the statement by UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita: Contraceptives are essential and life-saving – and they are under threat globally
KEY UNFPA EVENTS
Gender, Demographic Dividend and Low Fertility – Rights, Equity, and Policy Responses
This pre-conference will look at how gender equality and rights-based policies can help countries manage changing population trends, including declining fertility and persistent inequalities. Speakers will discuss how investing in women’s health, education, and economic participation can strengthen demographic resilience and drive shared growth.
Sunday, 2 November 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Ágora Convention Center
Registration closed | Key experts available for interviews.
High-Level Ministerial Roundtable: Advancing Sustainable Financing for Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Ministers of health and finance, senior officials, and global partners will discuss practical ways to make funding for family planning and reproductive health more reliable and sustainable. The roundtable will share country experiences and explore new solutions to close funding gaps and expand access to essential services.
Monday, 3 November 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Bosque I Ballroom, Hilton Bogotá Corferias
Closed-door, invitation-only event | Key experts available for interviews | Read Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director [published following the event]
High-Level Plenary: From Promise to Practice – A New Era of Family Planning Through Equity, Investment, and Partnership
This flagship session will highlight how new partnerships, smarter investments, and a focus on equity are transforming access to family planning and reproductive health worldwide. Country examples will show how progress is being made and how momentum is growing for achieving universal access to family planning.
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 | 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Main Plenary Hall, Ágora Bogotá Convention Center | Watch the livestream
A closing press release will follow the event.
High-Level Ministerial Roundtable: Demographic Futures – Current Challenges and Moving Toward Solutions
Ministers and experts will discuss how changing population trends — from rapid growth to declining fertility — are shaping development priorities. Building on UNFPA’s State of World Population 2025 report, the session will focus on how policies can support people’s choices and rights in all demographic contexts.
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Bosque I Ballroom, Hilton Bogotá Corferias
Closed-door, invitation-only event | Key experts available for interviews
Parliamentarians at ICFP 2025: Equity Through Action
UNFPA and the Global Parliamentary Alliance for Health, Rights and Development (GPA) will bring together parliamentarians from around the world to promote family planning as being key to sustainable development and gender equality. The programme includes high-level discussions on protecting rights, expanding access, and strengthening national laws and funding for reproductive health.
1–6 November 2025
Closed-door Parliamentary Forum.
UNFPA Speakers at ICFP 2025: In addition to hosting and co-hosting key sessions, UNFPA leaders will participate in several flagship ICFP events:
ICFP Opening Ceremony – Monday, 3 November | 16:30–18:00 | Ágora Plenary Hall
Remarks by Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA [published following the event] | Watch the livestream
ICFP Live Stage: “The Real Fertility Crisis” – Tuesday, 4 November | 18:00
A conversation with Luis Mora, UNFPA Representative to Colombia, hosted by Dina Chaerani on Sex O’Clock | Watch the livestream
Youth Summit – Intergenerational Plenary – Sunday, 2 November | 09:00–10:00
Opening remarks by Diene Keita, UNFPA Executive Director [published following the event]
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For interview requests, full delegation list and a bio sheet, please contact: Zina Alam Zialam@unfpa.org; media@unfpa.org
Follow UNFPA’s engagement and updates from ICFP 2025 on our website and social media channels.
Visit UNFPA at ICFP 2025 - we are at Booth 6!
Read the statement by UNFPA Executive Director: Contraceptives are essential and life-saving – and they are under threat globally (30 Oct)
ICFP Opening Press Release: Global Health Leaders Unite in Bogotá for ICFP 2025 to Tackle Reproductive Rights and Funding Challenges (28 Oct)
Learn more about UNFPA’s work in Family Planning
