Hi Friend,

We’re hosting an official side event for the 58th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development this week! A conservation expert and two population stabilization advocates will join us for a 90-minute panel discussion.

Reproductive health and rights and bodily autonomy are key to advancing SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being. During the panel, speakers will showcase how their organizations’ work helps remove barriers to family planning and empowers women and girls, leading to healthier, more prosperous communities. Improving access to reproductive healthcare also brings the added benefit of slowing population growth, allowing for more sustainable natural resource management, conservation of vital ecosystems, and greater climate change resilience.

The event, What’s the story with family planning? How women’s empowerment, reproductive freedom, and storytelling build healthier, more sustainable communities, will include a live Q&A, allowing attendees to engage with speakers. We invite you to attend this Thursday, April 10^th, at 12 pm ET/9 am PT.