EPISODE 2

FAMILY PLANNING FOR ALL

Universal Health Coverage & Family Planning

Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng convenes sexual and reproductive health advocates from Kenya, South Africa and the United States for a conversation about Universal Health Coverage goals, the importance  of protecting sexual and reproductive rights and ensuring access to family planning. 

SESSION OVERVIEW

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health inequalities and hastened the call for more robust and resilient health systems. The second episode of “The Pulse of Family Planning with Dr. T” will convene sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocates from Kenya, South Africa and the United States for a conversation about universal health coverage (UHC) goals, the importance of protecting sexual and reproductive health rights and ensuring access to family planning globally.

PANELISTS

HOST: Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng – United Nations Special Rapporteur, Author, and Reproductive Rights Activist

PANELISTS: Nomtika Mjwana, Digital Health Project Manager at Global Network of People Living with HIV (South Africa)

Thoai Ngo, Vice President of Social and Behavioral Science Research and Founding Director of the Girl Center for Innovation, Research and Learning at the Population Council (USA)

Nerima Were, Deputy Executive Director at Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS; Women and Human Rights Activist (Kenya)