Fund family planning to fight insecurity in West Africa, gynaecologists tell govts

Gynaecologists urge West African governments to fund family planning to combat regional insecurity and extremism.

• Gynaecologists link high fertility rates to regional insecurity.
• Rapid population growth fuels instability and economic frustration.
• Limited resources are under pressure due to population growth.
• Family planning investment is urged to combat insecurity.
• West African governments are called upon to address population growth.

High fertility rates and population growth are putting pressure on limited resources, creating economic frustration and vulnerability to violent extremism.