This year marks the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Griswold v. Connecticut decision, which set the precedent for the right to privacy in family planning matters. Under Connecticut Statute, Estelle Griswold, the executive director of the Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut, was convicted of providing contraceptive information to married couples. In overturning their conviction, the Supreme Court recognized an individual's right to privacy in family planning matters and set the stage for later reproductive rights decisions.

Members of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association make the promise of the Griswold v. Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court decision come to life in communities across our nation. Celebrate with us and turn the spotlight on the leaders in the family planning field that pave the way to our success. Featured awards include:

Distinguished Public Servant Award
Presented to Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

Dr. Allan Rosenfield Award for Access to Quality Family Planning
Presented to Dr. Carolyn Westhoff

Special Guest:
Melody Barnes
Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council

Guest of Honor:
Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill
Washington, DC

Online registration is now closed. Please call Lily Davidson at 202.293.3114 if you would like to still purchase tickets. There will also be tickets available at the door on a first-come first-serve basis.