Memorandum and draft recommendation, fifteen years since the international conference on population and development programme of action, is a matter of substantial organizational concern to the eclj. Review and appraisal of the progress made in achieving the. Asiapacific indicator framework for monitoring progress towards the implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development and of the commitments contained in the asian and pacific ministerial declaration on population and development. The icpd programme of action provided a founda tion for the. Report on icpd programme of action implementation in the unece region. Governments around the world agreed that discussion of the. The programme of action put human rights at the centre of development and called for a comprehensive approach.
Report on the icpd programme of action implementation in the unece region. Adopts the programme of action of the international conference on population and development, which is annexed to the present resolutionj 2. Populationdevelopment e1995100 6e implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on. Sep 14, 1994 summary of the international conference on population and development, 5 september 1994. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Its resulting programme of action is the steering document for the united nations population fund unfpa. Joint statement by action by churches together act alliance. In addition, general assembly resolutions on population and development since 1994 will be included in the compendium as well. United nations ilibrary general assembly resolution 65234. Resolution 20141 assessment of the status of implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development.
Least developed countries are characterized by constraints. Icpd programme of action, which was adopted by 179 governments in. Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 international conference on population and development icpd in cairo, egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the icpd programme of action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sexual and reproductive health remains the contentious concept it was at the 1994 united nations international conference on population and development icpd, held in cairo, egypt. At the icpd, 179 countries adopted a forwardlooking, 20year programme of action poa that built on the success of the population, maternal health and family. At the icpd in cairo, 179 countries adopted a forwardlooking, 20year programme of action extended in 2010 that continues to serve as a comprehensive guide to. The cairo conference, held from 5 to september 1994, was the largest intergovernmental conference on population and development ever held. Fifteen years since the international conference on. Source for information on conferences, international population. Programme of action, and to sustain the gains made.
In 1994, delegates from 179 countries met in cairo for the united nations international conference on population and development icpd. Under the overall theme of population, sustained economic growth and sustainable development, the largest ever international conference adopted a new programme of action that will guide national and international action in the area of population and development for the next 20 years. International conference on population and development unfpa. Resolution 20141 assessment of the status of implementation. International conference on population and development wikipedia. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking international conference on population and development icpd and its programme of action in 2019, the regional conference assessed progress and identify gaps in the implementation of the icpd programme. We have made incredible gains since then, but too many people are still being left behind. Actions for the further implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development at the global, regional and national levels.
The icpd programme of action was remarkable in its recognition that reproductive health and rights, as well as womens empowerment and gender equality, are. Nov 08, 20 the 1994 international conference on population and development icpd articulated a bold new vision about the relationships between population, development and individual wellbeing. Report of the icpd beyond 2014 international conference on. International population and development conference. Fourth united nations conference on the least developed.
At the 1994 international conference on population and development icpd, 179 governments agreed to a groundbreaking, comprehensive programme of action poa. Jul 02, 20 in 1994, delegates from 179 countries met in cairo for the united nations international conference on population and development icpd. Actions for the further implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development at the global, regional and national levels item 3 a. The international conference on population and development. The programme of action, adopted by acclamation on september 1994, emphasizes the integral linkages between population and development and focuses. Report ofthe international conference on population and.
We recognize the importance of the three rio conventions for advanc. Vienna declaration and programme of action adopted by the world conference on human rights in vienna on 25 june 1993 the world conference on human rights, considering that the promotion and protection of human rights is a matter of priority for the international community, and that the conference affords a unique opportunity to carry out a. The united nations international conference on population and development icpd was held from 5 september 1994 in cairo, egypt. Regional conferences on population and development news. Implementation of general assembly resolution 49128 on the. Twenty years after international conference on population. Ohchr programme of action of the international conference. Programme implementation and future programme of work of the secretariat in the field of population item 4. Twenty years after the international conference on population and development icpd programme of action was adopted by global consensus in cairo, the united nations has launched a series of regional conferences to assess the progress made so far and the news and activity center. Programme of action of the international conference on population and development 1 2. Report of the international conference on population and. Agenda information a50251 102 implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development. Joint statement by action by churches together act.
International conference on population and development scheduled on april 2324, 2020 at boston, united states is for the researchers, scientists, scholars, engineers, academic, scientific and university practitioners to present research activities that might want to attend events, meetings, seminars, congresses, workshops, summit, and symposiums. The eclj is particularly concerned about the underlying promotion of abortion as a means of family planning and population control. Whereas earlier world conferences on population had focused on controlling population growth in developing countries, mainly through family planning, the cairo conference enlarged the scope of. The 1994 international conference on population and development icpd articulated a bold new vision about the relationships between population, development and individual wellbeing. The least developed countries, consisting of 48 countries with a total population of 880 million, represent the poorest and weakest segment of the international community. At the icpd, 179 countries adopted a forwardlooking, 20year programme of action poa that built on the success of the population, maternal health and family planning programmes of the previous decades while. International conference on population and development icpd. Icpd programme of action, which was adopted by 179 governments in 1994, and the key actions for its further implementation, which were adopted by the united nations general assembly in july 1999. Programme of action of the international conference on population and development 1. Nov 14, 2019 the programme of the nairobi summit on icpd25 took an integrated approach to cover 5 themes. Summary of the programme of action ppd partners in. In its resolution 49128 of 19 december 1994, the assembly named the commission on population and development as the body. Asiapacific indicator framework for monitoring progress.
The international conference on population and development icpd25 summit, scheduled to take place in nairobi, kenya. At that conference, 179 governments adopted a programme of action, which set out to empower women and girls for their sake, and for the benefit of their families, communities and nations. International conference on population and development. Nairobi summit to mark 25th anniversary of first population conference posted 22nd january 2019 the nairobi summit to advance the implementation of the international conference on population and development programme of action this year marks the 25th anniversary of the ground breaking international conference on population and development, which took place in. I compares recommendations emanating from the programme of action of the international conference on population and development with resolutions from the commission on population and development.
The report provides examples of policies and programmes that countries have developed and implemented to. The international conference on population and development icpd was held in cairo, egypt, from 5 to september 1994. At the icpd in cairo, 179 countries adopted a forwardlooking, 20year programme of action extended in 2010 that continues to serve as a comprehensive guide to peoplecentred development progress. Population development e1995100 6e implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development. Programme of action of the united nations international. During this two week period world leaders, high ranking officials, representatives of nongovernmental organizations and united nations agencies gathered to agree on a programme of action. Drawing on demographic diversity to drive economic growth and achieve sustainable development. The cairo conference home page international institute for. Accelerating the promise, seeks to galvanise change and mobilise both political will and financial commitment to push forward the unfinished business of the icpd programme of action, as well as build momentum.
Twenty years after international conference on population and. United nations ilibrary general assembly resolution 65. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ground breaking international conference on population and development icpd, which took place in cairo in 1994. International conference on population and development icpd meeting. Agenda 21 addresses the pressing problems of today and also aims at preparing the world for the challenges of the next century. Programme of action united nations population fund. The programme of the nairobi summit on icpd25 took an integrated approach to cover 5 themes. Its resulting programme of action is the steering document for the united. Summary of the programme of action partners in population. Implementation of general assembly resolution 49128 on. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking international conference on population and development icpd and its programme of action in 2019, the regional conference assessed progress and identify gaps in the implementation of the icpd.
The conference adopted a 20year programme of action poa, which included a bold new vision of the relationships between population, development and individual wellbeing. The nairobi summit on icpd25, taking place in november, will seek additional commitments from governments, organizations, advocates and others, to accelerate efforts to realize the goals of the programme of action at last. Upholding the right to sexual and reproductive health care even in humanitarian and fragile contexts. The population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations is organizing an expert group meeting at united nations headquarters in new york on 1 and 2 november 2018. Programme of action adopted at the international conference on population and development cairo, 5 september 1994 20th anniversary edition includes key actions for further implementation of the programme of action of the international conference on population and development adopted at the 21st special session of the general assembly.
Population and development scheduled on may 2122, 2020 in may 2020 in london is for the researchers, scientists, scholars, engineers, academic, scientific and university practitioners to present research activities that might want to attend events, meetings, seminars. The programme of action recognizes that over the next 20 years governments are not expected to meet the goals and objectives of the icpd. Implementation of the programme of action of the international. There is general consensus that icpd and its program of action created a tangible shift from a narrow focus on population and fertility reduction to a broadened. Its programme of action builds on the considerable international consensus that has developed since the world population conference at bucharest in 1974 3 and the international conference on population at.
International conference on population and development at. Summary of the international conference on population and. The international conference on population and development is not an isolated event. Its programme of action builds on the considerable international consensus that has developed since the world population conference at bucharest in 1974 3 and the international conference on population at mexico. International conference on population and development at 15. A turning point in international discussions on population was the 1994 international conference on population and development icpd, held in cairo.
At the 2019 commission on population and development, government representatives agreed that the principles of the icpd programme of action are essential to achieving the sustainable development goals. The united nations coordinated an international conference on population and development icpd in cairo, egypt, on 5 september 1994. Conference on environment and development, and on the acceptance of the need to take a balanced and integrated approach to environment and development questions. Twentyfive years ago, at the international conference on population and development in cairo, 179 governments adopted a visionary programme of action. International conference on population and development icpd programme of action. Conferences, international populationinternational conferences have a long history in the affairs of nations, but it was not until a quartercentury after the birth of the united nations that international conferences began to assume a central role in formulating social policies on a global scale. At the icpd, 179 countries adopted a forwardlooking, 20year programme of action poa that built on the success of the population, maternal health and family planning programmes of the previous. Nations population fund, is pleased to issue this pocket edition of the. Summary of the international conference on population and development, 5 september 1994. Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access. Delegations from 179 states took part in negotiations to finalize a programme of action on population and development for the next 20 years. Adopts the programme of action of the international conference on population and development, which is annexed to the present resolutionj.
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