Challenging the Low-Fertility Panic: A New Narrative for Reproductive Health

In the new lower-fertility world, how can we create supportive policies and healthcare access that ensures reproductive autonomy? While the global population is still growing, two out of three people worldwide live in a country with below-replacement fertility rates. No matter the setting, there are people having fewer children than they desire, and more children than they intended. How can we help support women, couples, and families to achieve their intended family size—including ensuring broad access to contraception and family planning services, as well as assisted reproductive technology?

Panelists: 

• Fadekemi Akinfaderin, Chief Global Advocacy Officer, Fòs Feminista
• Traci Baird, President and CEO, EngenderHealth
• Alessio Cangiano, Acting Chief, Population and Development Branch, UNFPA
• Jessica Grose, Opinion Writer, The New York Times
• Sanghamitra Singh, Chief of Programs, Population Foundation of India
• Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center

Moderated by: Apoorva Jadhav (Demographer), Jennifer Sciubba (PRB)

Read the follow-up blog: You Asked, We Answered.