Barcelona, 2-3 Oktober 2026: „Beyond divisions: Rethinking contraception and abortion in a rapidly changing world“

09:00-
10:00
Debate: Abortion vs Contraception, Going Beyond the (False) Divide Introduction
“Rising abortion rates signal a system failure and an unmet contraceptive need” VERSUS
“Abortion is not a failure, but part of the reproductive continuum”
Panel discussion with audience participation

10:00-
10:30
Refreshments, exhibition and networking

10:30-
12:00
Clinical Updates Introduction
Pain management for medical abortion
Repeated doses of misoprostol
Abortion beyond 1st trimester
Q&A and Panel discussion

12:00-
13:30
Lunch, exhibition, and networking Sponsored Symposium 2

13:30-
15:00
A Regional Outlook Introduction
Quieroabortar.org: A State-level Initiative to Monitor and Advance Equitable Access to Abortion Care Across Spain
Abortion Access in Southern Mediterranean
Abortion Access and Barriers in Central and Eastern Europe
Q&A and Panel discussion

15:00-
15:30
Refreshments, exhibition and networking

15:30-
17:00
A Global Perspective Global Panel Discussion (Part I): Abortion Access & Advocacy
TBC Global Panel Discussion (Part II): Contragestion Across Contexts
TBC Presentation: Abortion Services in Humanitarian Settings (TBC)
Q&A and Panel Discussion

17:00-
17:30
Closing Remarks