Next week, sexual and reproductive health and rights professionals will gather in Nairobi, Kenya for ICPD+25, which marks 25 years since the groundbreaking International Conference on Population and Development held in Cairo in 1994. The conference mobilized critical funding and catalyzed commitments, action, and the formation of new partnerships – including IAWG.
Overview
The Nairobi Summit on the ICPD25 recognized the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking International Conference on Population and Development, which took place in Cairo in 1994. During the conference, leaders articulated a bold vision regarding the relationships between population, development, and individual well-being. Its Program of Action, adopted by 179 countries, recognized that reproductive health, as well as women’s empowerment and gender equality, are the pathway to sustainable development.
Last month, sexual and reproductive health experts, advocates, and professionals gathered at the Nairobi Summit, which recognized the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking International Conference on Population and Development, which took place in Cairo in 1994.
Whether you’re attending The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 in-person or showing your support remotely, you can help to promote the importance of strong commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights for people affected by humanitarian crises. Amplify IAWG’s message by sharing these graphics and posts across your social profiles and by using relevant partners' handles and hashtags.
The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 is a great time to look back on all IAWG has accomplished since it’s creation following the conference, but there is still more to be done. In this infographic, take a look at how IAWG has impacted SRHR in the past 25 years and the commitments we are still advocating for.
In addition to co-hosting a concurrent session, IAWG is excited to share a list of suggested sessions that address humanitarian and SRHR topics. All information was pulled from the summit’s program, which should be referenced for the most up-to-date information