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14 November 2023 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Reaffirms its Commitment to Implementation of the Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development, 10 Years After its Adoption

In the framework of the Fifth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development, countries commemorated the tenth anniversary of the region’s most important intergovernmental agreement in this area.

30 de June de 2022 | Press Release

Authorities Reaffirm the Montevideo Consensus as the Basis for a Comprehensive Road Map for Action on Population and Development

At the conclusion of the fourth session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development, countries urged for strengthening multilateralism, solidarity and international cooperation.

26 June 2022 | Press Release

ECLAC Analyzes the Pandemic’s Deep, Multiple Effects on the Region’s Population and Gives Recommendations for a Transformative Recovery with Equality

A new document by the UN regional commission will be presented to the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Fourth Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development, to be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 28.

9 October 2019 | Press Release

Countries from the Region Renew Commitment to the Well-Being of the Most Vulnerable at Gathering on Population and Development Held at ECLAC

Participants in the meeting include 24 delegations of ministers and authorities from member countries of the Regional Conference on Population and Development, along with representatives of the UN system and civil society.

7 August 2018 | Press Release

Regional Conference on Population and Development Starts with Countries’ Renewed Commitment to Implementing the Montevideo Consensus

The President of Peru, Martín Vizcarra, inaugurated today the work of the third session of the Conference, being held through Thursday, August 9, in Lima.

9 November 2017 | Press Release

Peru will be the site of the Third Regional Conference on Population and Development

The Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Conference concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile, highlighting the progress of the region’s countries on implementation of the Montevideo Consensus.

7 November 2017 | Press Release

Despite Advances, Lags and Gaps Threaten Progress on Population and Development Issues in the Region

The Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development was inaugurated today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

9 October 2015 | Press Release

Countries in the Region Agree Operational Guide to Implement Measures on Population and Development

The Regional Conference on Population and Development, which concluded today its second session, will hold its next meeting in El Salvador in 2017.

6 October 2015 | Press Release

“Population Policy is Essential for Full, Sustainable Development”

The President of Mexico and the Executive Secretary of ECLAC opened the second meeting of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Mexico City.

24 June 2015 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Analyze Guide to Implementing Measures on Population and Development

From June 24 - 26, the Second Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development will be held at ECLAC’s headquarters.

22 October 2014 | Press Release

Latin America Has Achieved Progress in Health, Education and Political Participation of Indigenous Peoples in the Last Decade

Indigenous peoples account for 8.3 % of the region's total population, according to a study by the United Nations organization launched in New York.

25 September 2013 | Press Release

Region's Countries Adopt Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development

Delegates agreed a series of measures around the eight priority areas identified in the regional agenda to follow-up the Cairo Programme of Action beyond 2014.

12 August 2013 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Will Discuss New Population and Development Agenda beyond 2014

This is a people's agenda to raise the profile of excluded sectors: children, older adults, women, indigenous people, Afro-descendent people and migrants.

9 August 2013 | Press Release

Montevideo Will Host the First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The President of Uruguay will attend the opening of the meeting, which is being organized by ECLAC.