| Documents |
| An Overview of ICPD at 10 |
In 1994, 179 United Nations member states met in Cairo at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and reached an historic consensus on approaches to some of the world’s most pressing problems: spreading poverty, women’s second-class status and rapid population growth. The Programme of Action was a pledge by all 179 countries to address these problems to invest US $17.5 billion in education, family planning and reproductive health care, primarily for women.
Ten years later, what has changed? In some ways, much is different. In other ways, little is new. A great deal remains to be done. In all ways, the ICPD Programme of Action remains crucial to the concerns, hopes and dreams of millions of people around the world. |
| Brazil To Give Away 800,000 Condoms for Lovers' Day |
Associated Press |
| From Rio to Johannesburg: Reducing the Use of Toxic Chemicals Advances Health and Sustainable Development |
WASHINGTON, DC - June 25, 2002 - The 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) is one of the major achievements growing out of the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992. Signatories agreed to phase out and limit production of 12 POPs, long-lived toxic chemicals that cause biological havoc as they bioaccumulate-collect and concentrate-in the food chain. The treaty outlines key principles for a less toxic world, including the prevention of new toxic, persistent, and bioaccumulative chemicals; reduction of existing ones; and substitution with less dangerous materials. The challenge at Johannesburg and beyond is to further apply the principles of prevention, reduction, and substitution to all toxic chemicals.
|
| Girls' Education: An Essential Component |
Statement by Thoraya A. Obaid, Executive Director,
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
|
| Girls' Education: Education in Africa |
Education in Africa: Obstacles and Opportunities Africa is diverse-countries vary dramatically in size, economic structure, level of development, ethnic makeup, and type of educational systems. Yet the continent faces many common challenges in terms of improving basic education. |
| More than 5 entries - Click for more... |
 |
| Experts & Sources |
| Alexander Sanger |
International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region |
| Carrie Svingen |
EngenderHealth |
| Donna Clifton |
Population Reference Bureau (PRB) |
| Estella Quain |
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
| Geeta Rao Gupta |
International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) |
| More than 5 entries - Click for more... |
|
| Story Ideas |
| A death every minute: pregnancy-related complications kill million |
Some 50 million women experience pregnancy-related complications, of which 15 million lead to long-term illness or disability, according to a new report by the Panos Institute (London).
|
|
| Audio & Visuals |
| African School Girl |
African School Girl |
| Back to School: help ensure that the world achieves universal education by 2015! |
This year, 115 million children worldwide will face a range of challenges that will keep them from going to school. Take action today to help ensure every child can fulfill her or his right to get to an education—and have a brighter future. |
| India 02 |
Because of the sheer geographic and population coverage of dairy cooperatives, they provide a ready-made network to promote and deliver reproductive health services. |
| India 03 |
Through a unique family planning service delivery initiative, dairy society members access family planning services through a village health volunteer. |
| India 05 |
A rural family is visited by their village health volunteer and counseled on various contraceptive options. |
| More than 5 entries - Click for more... |
RH Reality Check
Connect to the reproductive health blogosphere
