Family planning is a process that enables individuals or couples to decide freely and responsibly when and how many children they want to have. It involves the use of contraceptive methods and fertility treatments.

Family planning is important for various reasons. It reduces the number of maternal and child deaths, prevents unintended pregnancies, empowers women, promotes gender equality, and contributes to economic development and environmental sustainability.

Family planning methods include natural methods, barrier methods, hormonal methods, emergency contraception, and permanent methods.

The challenges include lack of access to services, lack of knowledge, cultural and societal norms, financial constraints, and legal restrictions.

Yes, the right to family planning is recognized as a human right. It's part of the right to health and the right to decide on the number and spacing of children.