This plenary aims to provide a recap of the key takeaways from the forum and to inspire attendees to challenge the status quo, leave participants with a rich understanding of the important connection between family planning and universal health coverage, commemorate the legacy of family planning luminaries whom we have lost since our last ICFP in November 2018, and build excitement for the upcoming in-person conference.

Keynote speakers and performers include:

Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, United Nations Special Rapporteur, Author, and Reproductive Rights activist

         The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, Canada

Gloria D. Steele, Acting Administrator, USAID 

Beth Schlachter, Executive Director, Family Planning 2020

Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Broadway Star and Recording Artist – In Memoriam Celebration

Mechai Viravaidya, Chairman, Mechai Viravaidya Foundation

Lea Salonga, Broadway Star and Recording Artist

Jose “Oying” Rimon, Chair, International Steering Committee, 2021 ICFP