Deadline: 30 june 2026

In line with this year’s Conference theme of bridging gaps and going beyond divisions, the Programme Committee strongly encourages submissions addressing the needs and experiences of underserved populations.
These abstracts will receive priority consideration. 

How to submit your abstract:

Submit your abstract quickly and conveniently through our easy-to-use online submission system via this link​

  • Please note that abstracts sent by email, or post will not be accepted
  • New users can get started in just a few steps by registering with their email address and creating a personal account
  • Simply log in using your registered email and password to access the submission platform
  • Follow the on-screen instructions carefully to complete your abstract submission
  • Planning to submit more than one abstract? Just log in again for each additional submission.
  • Need help? Our support team is ready to assist you—contact us at admin@fiapac.org

Typing and other instruction

  • Write your abstract in clear, professional English to ensure high-quality scientific presentation
  • Keep your abstract within the 500-word frame for a concise and impactful submission
  • Enter the title in the first textbox to clearly introduce your research topic
  • Maintain blinded review standards by not including author names or affiliations in the abstract template; this information will be linked automatically in the online system
  • Avoid references whenever possible to keep your abstract clean and reader-friendly
  • Structure your abstract to highlight key scientific elements:
    • Background – briefly introduce the research context.
    • Aims and Objectives – clearly state the study purpose or tested hypothesis.
    • Methods – describe study setting, participants (number and type), diagnosis or intervention, and statistical analysis.
    • Results – present findings clearly, including statistical significance if relevant.
    • Conclusions – emphasize the meaning, relevance, and potential impact of your study 
  • Type your abstract text using the full width of the document and avoid symbols for better readability
  • Use standard abbreviations only; if a rare abbreviation is necessary, spell it out at first use and place the abbreviation in brackets
  • Carefully check spelling, grammar, and scientific accuracy before submission to ensure a polished abstract
  • Be prepared to declare any conflict of interest during the submission process

Procedure and general policy

  • We welcome original scientific work, including material that may have been previously published
  • Abstracts that have been presented at local, regional, or national meetings are also eligible for submission
  • Submit your abstract online by 30 June 2026 to ensure full consideration
  • Submission receipt will be automatically confirmed
  • Each author may serve as first author for up to two abstracts
  • When submitting, choose your preferred presentation format:
    • Oral communication only
    • Poster presentation only
    • Either oral or poster presentation
  • You will receive official notification of acceptance or rejection by email, along with practical presentation guidelines
  • Accepted abstracts will be published in the Congress Book of Abstracts on the website, giving your work wider scientific exposure
  • Authors are encouraged to have their abstracts professionally proofread in English if English is not their native language
  • The publisher may apply minor editorial corrections to ensure consistency and quality; due to publication timelines, author approval of these amendments may not always be possible
  • Presenter registration is required for all accepted abstracts, and the early registration fee must be paid.
  • Please note that failure to present (“no show”) may result in restriction from future congress participation.

Below is a proposed revised list of grouped topics for consideration

Clinical Care and Service Delivery

  • Medical abortion
  • Surgical abortion
  • Abortion beyond the first trimester
  • Pain and risk management
  • Emergency contraception
  • Contraceptive care and innovations
  • Quality of care and service provision
  • Post-abortion care and follow-up
  • Counselling and person-centred care
  • Contragestion

Access, Equity, and Underserved Populations

  • Abortion and contraception access for people living with disabilities
  • LGBTIQ+ communities
  • Racialised and ethnic minority communities
  • Young people and adolescents
  • Rural, cross-border, and telemedicine access pathways
  • Abortion services in humanitarian and low-resource settings
  • Health workforce, training, and provider shortages

 

Systems, Policy, and Society

  • Legal and regulatory aspects
  • Conscientious objection
  • Politics, policy, and advocacy initiatives
  • Ethical debates in abortion and contraception
  • Digital health and the role of social media
  • Contraception scepticism and public perceptions
  • Statistics, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Education and information strategies
  • Historical perspectives
  • Language, narratives, and framing