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Advocating for family planning in a politically hostile climate
Today, advocates for evidence-based, equitable family planning face attacks on First Amendment freedoms, implicit sanctions of violence, and a culture of political retribution. This panel will equip learners with a greater understanding of their First Amendment rights, practical security strategies, and inspiring stories from physician-advocates who refuse to be silenced. 
Accreditation

Physicians: The Society of Family Planning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Family Planning designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. 
Physician Assistants: Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Other Healthcare Professionals: All non-physician healthcare professionals who complete this accredited activity will receive a certificate documenting completion of the course and associated credit. Many societies and credentialing bodies accept accredited CME activities as long as the topic is relevant to the applicant’s field or discipline.
If you have questions whether this activity meets the education or licensure requirements for your discipline, please consult your licensing or certifying board. You may also contact our Continuing Education team at CME@SocietyFP.org for support.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:  
  1. Identify what forms of speech and advocacy are protected by the First Amendment. 
  2. Implement measures to protect their own safety, and the safety of their families and colleagues, when advocating for family planning.
  3. Argue more persuasively within their professional institutions and associations for robust support for evidence-based, equitable family planning despite threats of political retribution.
Course information

Instructions for claiming CE credit

To earn continuing education credit and a certificate for completing this course, you must complete the post-course evaluation.

Release and expiration dates

  • CME activity released: December 2, 2025
  • CME activity expires: December 2, 2028

Acknowledgement of commercial support

No commercial support was received in the production of this activity.

Disclosure summary

The Society of Family Planning asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. The Society has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed. 

Name Disclosure(s)
Caitlin Bernard, MD, MSCI

Caitlin receives grant/research support from Sebela Pharmaceuticals, Bayer, CooperSurgical, and Organon. 
Scarlet Kim, JD

Scarlet has no financial relationships to disclose. 
Sharon Lau, BA

Sharon has no financial relationships to disclose. 

Nisha Verma, MD, MPH
Nisha has no financial relationships to disclose. 
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
1.25 CME Credits
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