This weekend, UN diplomats from 37 countries will gather for the 2nd Annual Friendship Group Retreat in Hamilton, Bermuda. The retreat is organized by the International Women’s Health Coalition and The International Planned Parenthood Federation, and speakers include prominent policy-makers and advocates. IPSP author Merike Blofield (Ch. 17) has been invited to be a Principal Speaker at the forum, presenting on the topic of human rights and families. Dr. Blofield will discuss the work of the IPSP, particularly Chapter 17, which is entitled “The Pluralization of Families.”

Click here to read and comment on Chapter 17 of the report.