Inside the FP Story's Third Season Launches

Season 3 is a collaborative effort between Knowledge SUCCESS, Breakthrough ACTION, and the USAID Interagency Gender Working Group. This season focuses on integrating gender awareness and equality within family planning programs, including reproductive empowerment, gender-based violence prevention and response, and male engagement. Key terminology regarding gender integration and family planning is defined throughout the season. The concept of "gender transformative programming" is discussed, which refers to programs that aim to promote and achieve gender-transformative change. The first episode of the season explores reproductive empowerment, emphasizing the importance of family planning programs supporting individuals' ability to make their own decisions about their reproductive lives. The second episode delves into the intersections of gender-based violence (GBV) and family planning, providing examples and recommendations for programs. The episode highlights the need for programs to address GBV and its impact on family planning outcomes. The third and final episode of the season focuses on male engagement in family planning, discussing the importance of meeting men and boys where they are and engaging them in support of gender equality. Throughout the season, family planning practitioners and researchers share their experiences and expertise, offering practical examples and specific guidance on integrating gender awareness and equality into family planning programs. The season aims to provide concrete examples of gender-transformative programs and offer insights into what works, what does not work, and what is needed to promote and achieve gender-transformative change. The Inside the FP Story podcast is available on various platforms, including the Knowledge SUCCESS website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Relevant tools and resources, as well as French transcripts of each episode, can be found at KnowledgeSUCCESS.org. The podcast is published every Wednesday, from April 20 through May 4, offering a comprehensive exploration of gender integration in family planning programs.