PMNCH Statement on the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
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For more than three decades, the Programme of Action from the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) has been a cornerstone for advancing gender equality, promoting human rights, and enabling sustainable development. The ICPD agenda has provided a visionary roadmap that continues to guide global, regional, and national policies to improve people’s health and well-being, particularly that of women, children, and adolescents.Thanks to sustained commitment and investment, access to quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services has expanded across the globe. Maternal mortality has declined significantly, by over 40% globally since 2000, and contraceptive prevalence has reached record levels, empowering millions of women and girls to make informed choices about their reproductive lives. These are not just statistics; they represent real lives improved and saved through collective action and political will.It is therefore with deep regret that PMNCH no...