Cairo Conference (International Conference on Population and Development)

The Cairo Conference, formally known as the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), was held in 1994 in Cairo, Egypt. It brought together countries to address global population issues, emphasizing that reproductive health, gender equality, and empowerment are vital for sustainable development. Instead of focusing solely on population control, the conference promoted rights-based approaches, ensuring individuals can make informed choices about their reproductive lives. Its goal was to improve health, reduce poverty, and promote women's rights worldwide through coordinated, humane policies rooted in human rights and development principles.