2002 International Parliamentarians' Conference on the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)

OTTAWA, 21 November 2002 - Over 100 parliamentarians from 70 countries met at the Canadian Parliament from 21-22 November to identify actions they can take to safeguard women's reproductive rights, improve access to reproductive health services (including family planning), reduce maternal mortality and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. At the conclusion of the meeting, lawmakers signed a Statement of Commitment, outlining specific actions they will take in their countries.

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2002 International Parliamentarians' Conference Statement of Committment
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Background Information
Agenda
List of Participants

Statements

• Statement by Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director UNFPA,"Keeping the Promise, Moving Forward"
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• Statement by Steven W. Sinding, Director-General, IPPF, "Why the Cairo Programme of Action is So Important and Why We Must Fight to Save It"
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Media Advisory & Press Releases

• Media Advisory: Lawmakers to Meet in Ottawa to Promote Reproductive Health and Rights
• Press Release: Lawmakers from 70 Countries Gather at Canadian Parliament to Promote Reproductive Rights

Panel Discussion Documents

• Session 1 -- Peng Peiyun -- Sima Samar -- Nebiha Gueddana
• Session 2 -- Sally Keeble -- Marlene Jennings -- Poul Neilson (transcript of the video)

Related Documents and Links

• International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action
• Global Agreements on Human Rights, Environment and Development, Reproductive Health and Gender Equality

News

• Bush, US Policy Assailed at UN Population Conference (CNSNews)
• Lawmakers Meet in Ottawa to Promote Reproductive Health (Xinhua)

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