Reflections from #AHAIC2023

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Dear Family Planning Champion,

So many important conversations took place at #AHAIC2023 last week. With the AHAIC theme focused on resilient systems, leaders spoke about the need for sharing data with policymakers, prioritizing equity and inclusion, and centering key populations that have been historically overlooked in many health sectors.

We're pleased to share some of our favorite quotes about family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) that stood out from each day. What statements stood out to you? Let us know on Twitter with the hashtag #KMatAHAIC.

Quotes from Day 1

"Communities are at the center of everything we do. We need to translate what we say so that communities understand it..so they can make the right decisions."

-Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa

"Packaging of SRHR messages has been perceived and designed for married people. Young people should be at the forefront of messages, and shouldn't be ignored."

-AHAIC Parallel Session on Access to SRHR Services

Elizabeth Tully talking to an AHAIC attendee

Caption: (From left to right) FP2030 Youth Focal Points workshopping solutions in KM training, Irene Alenga facilitating KM training, Liz Tully sharing project materials with an AHAIC attendee.

Quotes from Day 2

"Data needs to be packaged and disseminated in a way that policy makers can digest the information to make decisions related to climate and health."

-Dr. Modi Mwatsama, Head of Capacity and Field Development for Climate and Health, Wellcome Trust

Caption: (From left to right) An East Africa KM champion helping an AHAIC attendee learn about Knowledge SUCCESS, Irene Alenga showing FP insight to an AHAIC attendee.

Quotes from Day 3

"We need to document the success stories on the impact of women leaders, to increase the visibility of their actions that empower change in women and girls."

-Dr. Norah Obudho, East Africa Program Director, WomenLift Health

Caption: (From left to right) Dr. Norah Obudho speaking at the Power of People session, the audience during the Power of People fishbowl session, AHAIC attendees.

We look forward to continuing this work, and we'll see you at the next AHAIC. Make sure to check out our resources from East and West Africa in the meantime.

- The Knowledge SUCCESS Team

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