By enacting and improving relevant laws and policies, parliamentarians help to create an enabling environment for the achievement of the ICPD goals and the MDGs. They also play a critical role in mobilizing necessary resources.
Although much has been accomplished since the ICPD in 1994, much more has yet to be done. The achievement of the ICPD goals will depend on the political will to fill the gaps in laws, policies and funding. Only with the support of parliamentarians can we build this political will.
22 October 2018 - 23 October 2018
Ottawa, Canada
IPCI comes at a crucial time for the international community: Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the Cairo agenda and the 50th anniversary of UNFPA.
23 April 2014 - 25 April 2014
Sweden
24 May 2012 - 25 May 2012
Turkey
27 October 2009 - 28 October 2009
Ethiopia
On 27-28 October 2009, over 400 delegates, including parliamentarians and ministers from around 115 countries, met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the fourth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (IPCI/ICPD).
21 November 2006 - 22 November 2006
Thailand
On 21-22 November 2006, over 300 participants, including parliamentarians and ministers from around 100 countries, met in Bangkok, Thailand, for the third International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (IPCI/ICPD).
18 October 2004 - 19 October 2004
France
In 2004, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) celebrates its 10th anniversary. Although much has been accomplished in a decade, much more has to be done to safeguard women's reproductive rights, improve access to reproductive health and family planning services, reduce maternal mortality and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
21 November 2002 - 22 November 2002
Canada
