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The 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) will meet from 29 April to 3 May 2024. Theme: The ICPD Programme of Action and its Contribution to Agenda 2030.

The 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) will meet from 29 April to 3 May 2024. Theme: The ICPD Programme of Action and its Contribution to Agenda 2030.

As it is highlighted by the latest report of UN Secretary-General on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (E/CN.9/2024/2), the world is now entering into a pivotal phase of demographic transition. While rapid population growth continues to pose a challenge and an opportunity to a considerable number of countries worldwide, an important number of other countries are experiencing an increasing demographic decline and population ageing.

The side event seeks to create a space for civil society organizations (CSOs) to reflect on the ICPD agenda, evaluate the progress and gaps in the implementation of the Programme of Action, and demonstrate its continued relevance for the realization of sexual and reproductive rights, gender equality, human rights and development agendas.

The 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) will meet from 29 April to 3 May 2024. Theme: The ICPD Programme of Action and its Contribution to Agenda 2030.

The 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) will meet from 29 April to 3 May 2024. Theme: The ICPD Programme of Action and its Contribution to Agenda 2030.

Remarks by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the 2nd plenary meeting of the 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development.

The 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) will meet from 29 April to 3 May 2024. Theme: The ICPD Programme of Action and its Contribution to Agenda 2030.

Each year, the Committee for the United Nations Population Award honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population and reproductive health questions and to their solutions. The Award was established by the General Assembly in 1981, in resolution 36/201, and was first presented in 1983. It consists of a gold medal, a diploma and a monetary prize.

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The AI for the Planet initiative fosters international collaboration through global conferences and public-private dialogues bringing together researchers, scientists, policy makers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and private sector players.

John Wilmoth, Director, Population Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and Sarah Hertog, Senior Population Affairs Officer, Population Division, DESA brief on India overtaking China as the World's most populous country.