Women Deliver, one of the world's largest gatherings on gender equity and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), opened in Kigali in Rwanda amid a global backlash against abortion.Women Deliver developed out of the Safe Motherhood Initiative, with an exclusive focus on reproductive, maternal, and newborn health, and has evolved into an independent organization focusing on gender equality.An estimated six thousand delegates are attending the week-long conference, which has attracted global politicians, activists and philanthropists.Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr. Flavia Bustreo, a physician, public health professional and advocate for the health and human rights of women, children, adolescents and the elderly.Listen to the podcast