A Matter of Facts — September 2023

A Matter of Facts — September 2023sramashwarSeptember 11, 2023From Our PresidentFor those of us involved in the close-knit community field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, conferences are an opportunity to come together as a movement. Convening regularly with colleagues and collaborators, partners and peers from around the world provides us with important insights and chances to connect. To break bread, build bridges and even to let loose.The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 caused event after event to be canceled or postponed. It ’s wonderful to see in-person meetings and events returning. It’s also refreshing to see that hybrid events continue to be scheduled. These offer flexibility to accommodate concerns about the effects of travel on climate change. Hybrid events also undoubtedly encourage equity by enabling accessi ble and affordable attendance options for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate. After all, the more perspectives included in the dynamic discussions taking place at these conferences, the better our chance to work together toward meaningful change.In April 2022, I attended my first in-person conference since the pandemic: the jointHealth Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference, where I moderated a session on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Also that month, Institute staff participated in a number of sessions at thePopulation Association of America ’s annual meeting, which has long been a key event fo...
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