Question

Write briefly about the UN's International Conference on Population and Development (Cairo). 

Answer 1

The UN's International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Cairo in 1994, examined the interconnections between population growth, development, and personal well-being. The conference brought together representatives from 179 countries to promote sustainable development, improve reproductive health, and promote gender equality. The conference's key outcomes included the following:

1. Reproductive Rights and Health: The ICPD emphasized the significance of ensuring universal access to reproductive healthcare, which includes family planning, maternal health care, and reproductive rights education.
2. Women's Empowerment: The conference focused on the importance of women's empowerment and gender equality in achieving sustainable development. It emphasised the importance of education, economic possibilities, and decision-making power for women.
3. Population and Sustainable Development: The conference linked population challenges to larger goals of economic development and environmental sustainability, promoting policies aimed at poverty reduction, education, and healthcare.