UNITED NATIONS, New York, 10 April 2019—The global reproductive rights movement that began in the 1960s transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of women, empowering them to govern their own bodies and shape their own futures.

Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the closing session of the 52nd Session of the Commission on Population and Development.

Kenya and Denmark, co-hosts of this year’s Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, joined UNFPA to mobilize political support and galvanize partnerships in advance of the conference.