The Cairo Consensus

The Cairo Consensus is an international agreement from a 1994 conference focused on population and development. It emphasizes that population issues are interconnected with health, education, gender equality, and economic growth. The consensus encourages countries to adopt policies that promote reproductive rights, access to family planning, and empower women to make informed choices. It underscores sustainable development, aiming to improve quality of life while respecting individual rights. In essence, it advocates for balanced, rights-based approaches to population and development challenges, ensuring that social and economic progress benefits everyone.