Population, Development and Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean: second regional report on the implementation of the Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development

Eleven years on from the adoption of the Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development and 30 years on from the adoption of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, in Cairo in 1994, this second regional report on the implementation of the Montevideo Consensus outlines progress in the implementation of its priority measures in Latin America and the Caribbean over the period 2018–2023, taking into consideration the specific characteristics of each country and the varying degrees of implementation.

By collating, systemizing and analysing a wide range of national information and experiences, and thus drawing conclusions and making recommendations that can be applied to the region, this document facilitates sharing of good practices among the countries. The report examines the progress and achievements of Latin America and the Caribbean in the implementation of the Montevideo Consensus, focusing on the major challenges and issues that remain in the population and development agenda for the region to advance in building more democratic, inclusive and just societies, leaving no one behind.