Regional ICPD25+ Commitments
Africa has about 471 ICPD commitments. Below is a summary of the themes.
1. Youth-friendly policy
Prioritizing youth involvement in decision-making processes, ensuring their sexual and reproductive health needs are addressed, and recognizing their crucial role in shaping future policy landscapes.
2.End Gender-based Violence & Harmful Practices
Eradicating gender-based violence and harmful practices such as intimate partner violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other forms of abuse against women and girls.
3. CSE & Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Information
Guaranteeing comprehensive access to SRHR services for all, including family planning, contraception, maternal health care, and inclusive, accurate comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).
4. Fulfill Sexual and Reproductive Health through Youth Empowerment
Youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are services that deliver a comprehensive range of sexual and reproductive health services in ways that are responsive to the specific needs, vulnerabilities, and desires of young people.
5. Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment by ensuring full participation of women and girls in education, the workforce, and leadership positions.
6. Inclusivity - LGBTIQ & people living with disabilities
Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity are essential in our society. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.
7. Meaningful & Inclusive youth participation
Meaningful Youth Participation (MYP) is essential for empowering young people and creating positive change. Here’s why it matters:
MYP ensures that young people can actively participate in decision-making processes, programs, and policies on an equal footing with adults.
8. Budgetary Allocation
Securing both domestic and international financial resources to implement ICPD commitments, with a strong emphasis on SRHR and advancing gender equality across global development initiatives.
9. Climate Change
Tackling the intersection of population trends (e.g., fertility rates, migration) with sustainable development, particularly in the face of environmental crises like climate change.
