International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 12-14 November 2019

From 12-14 November 2019, the governments of Kenya and Denmark and UNFPA are co-convening the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, a high-level conference to mobilize the political will and financial commitments we urgently need to finally and fully implement the ICPD Programme of Action. These commitments will be centred around achieving zero unmet need for family planning information and services, zero preventable maternal deaths, and zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls.

The Summit aims to bring everyone together: heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians, thought-leaders, technical experts, civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, young people, business and community leaders, faith-based organizations, indigenous peoples, international financial institutions, people with disabilities, academics and many others interested in the pursuit of sexual and reproductive health and rights. 

What will the summit cover?

The Summit will take an integrated approach, covering five themes and highlighting the power of gender equality, youth leadership, political and community leadership, innovation and data, and partnerships to accelerate progress throughout.

1. Universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights as a part of universal health coverage.
2. Financing required to complete the ICPD. Programme of Action, and to sustain the gains made.
3. Drawing on demographic diversity to drive economic growth and achieve sustainable development.
4. Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.
5. Upholding the right to sexual and reproductive health care even in humanitarian and fragile contexts.

Conference Registration

https://www.nairobisummiticpd.org/content/conference-registration